趣夜app

The 趣夜app (趣夜app) has responded to findings from , which reveals that English Bulldogs in the UK are more than twice as likely to have a health issue in a year than other dogs.

The Royal Veterinary College鈥檚 VetCompass programme identified the breed to be at a significantly higher risk of suffering from 24 out of 43 common disorders than other dogs, with skin fold dermatitis, cherry eye, protruding lower jaw and brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) emerging at the top of this list.

The researchers have called for 鈥榰rgent action鈥� to move the English Bulldog away from its current extreme body shape.

Commenting on the research, 趣夜app President Justine Shotton said:

鈥淭he findings of this study are shocking but, sadly, they confirm the experiences of vets on the ground.听

"Our members have been seeing increasing numbers of flat-faced dogs such as English bulldogs coming into their practices with distressing health problems, from breathing difficulties to skin and eye issues, on a daily basis.

鈥�Vets have told us that听over half of the flat-faced dogs they see in practice need treatment for breed-related health issues, but worryingly only a few dog owners could recognise these issues, while听the majority听were unaware these听potential problems even existed before deciding on the breed.

鈥淎 dog should never be bought based on the latest social media or celebrity trends.听Our advice to anyone looking to get a dog would be to pick a healthier breed or crossbreed instead, always talk to a vet first, and to use the free to make sure you鈥檙e buying a puppy from a responsible breeder.鈥�

For more on vets' concerns about flat-faced dogs, see 趣夜app鈥檚 #BreedToBreathe campaign, which calls for collective action to improve the health and welfare of flat-faced dogs.