But sadly the dogs could be making these sounds because their flat faces mean they aren’t able to breathe properly.
French bulldog puppy Dory was often gasping for air when she arrived at the RSPCA’s Bath Cats & Dogs Home earlier this summer.She was diagnosed with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which affects short-nosed animals and can often lead to severe respiratory distress.
On Tuesday, she underwent life-saving surgery costing £1,800 to widen her nostrils and remove tissue from inside her airways.
‘But she can’t lead a normal life because she has difficulty breathing.
‘Worryingly, on several occasions, Dory has been left gasping for breath as a result of being starved of oxygen.Use Rubber Gloves to Pick up Stray Dog Hair. Does your dogs hair get everywhere, or is it just me? My favorite method for picking up all that loose hair is using a pair of rubber gloves. You put them on and run you hands over your furniture; it’s amazing how well pet hair clings to rubber gloves.
‘She needed this life-saving surgery just so she can lead a normal life – but she’ll probably always struggle and will need to have limited exercise and take it easy during hot weather.’
This has resulted in some flat-faced dogs, like Dory, struggling to breathe when walking, running or playing.
Caroline Allen, chief veterinary officer at the RSPCA, said: ‘The public see videos of them snorting and snoring and think it’s cute – but it isn’t.
‘It’s the dog gasping, trying to suck enough air into their body.
‘It’s really important that people understand this and that, as a society, we’re doing our best to produce dogs without these severe health problems.
‘Whilst there are breeders working hard to breed healthier dogs, poor Dory is a perfect example of how poor breeding has impacted the individual dog and affected their quality of life.’
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