Go beyond the policy! This category is dedicated to the unique health and wellness needs of flat-faced dogs. From essential tips for cleaning skin folds to preventing deadly heat stroke and understanding anaesthesia risks, we provide expert-backed information. Better care leads to fewer claims, saving you money and stress.
If you’re the proud owner of a French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, or another “smush-faced” (brachycephalic) breed, you’re probably used to the symphony of snores, snorts, and grunts. While it might seem like a cute breed quirk, that noisy breathing is often a sign of a serious condition called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, or BOAS.
The Hidden Danger of a Hot Day for Your Smush-Faced Friend If you own a French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, Boxer, or any other “flat-faced” breed, you know they’re experts at melting hearts. Unfortunately, they are also experts at overheating. That cute snorting and snoring, a signature of these brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, is a sign