Description
Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, in particular, are suffering from a ‘brachycephalic crisis’ resulting from a perfect storm where predispositions to an array of health issues are amplified by a population boom for certain brachycephalic breeds such as the French Bulldog and Pug. : A Complete Guide for Veterinary and Animal Professionals, will equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare scientists, and breeders with the fuller story about brachycephalic health and welfare. The first half of the ebook provides the context of how and why we are in this crisis, offering in-depth historical, social, ethical, communication, nursing, welfare, epidemiological, genetics and international perspectives. The second half shifts towards the clinical arena, with chapters that cover the background, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the many unique healthcare needs of brachycephalic animals. Cutting-edge knowledge is shared on a range of disciplines including respiratory disease, ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, obesity, reproduction and anesthesia. 398 p.
- Rowena M.A. Packer, Editor. BSc in Animal Behaviour and welfare, PhD. Currently Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science; she leads a research team exploring diverse topics in this area; she is also co-leader of the RVC’s Brachycephalic Research team, and a founding member of the UK Brachycephalic Working Group.
- Dan G. O’Neill, Editor. DVM, MSc in epidemiology, PhD at the Royal Veterinary College on a ‘Programme to evaluate breed effects on the health of dogs and cats’. Currently Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC.
- Publication date (digital version): 2021-08 – CRC Press (imprint of Taylor & Francis Group); Copyright © 2022 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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