Comparison of submaximal exercise test results and severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in English bulldogs

Skin and ear health in a group of English bulldogs in Finland – a descriptive study with special reference to owner perceptions

“…Demodicosis, another common cause of pododermatitis, was not observed. Obesity was not considered to be a predisposing factor in this study, as the body condition scores were normal in most dogs . Interestingly, 37% of the owners of our study stated that their pet did not have skin or ear‐related problems.…”

“…Obesity was not considered to be a predisposing factor in this study, as the body condition scores were normal in most dogs. 18 Interestingly, 37% of the owners of our study stated that their pet did not have skin or ear-related problems. It is possible that especially mild signs are not noticed by the owner, as these dogs had lower TCS.…”

“…Various health problems, such as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, osteoarthritis and certain dermatological conditions, are common in EBs, although the Official United Kennel Club Breed Standard for the EB states that any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence or soundness of the breed must be avoided . Health problems of EBs also have received public attention in the media .…”

“…It may be that the results of this small study do not necessarily reflect the situation in the EB population in Finland and other countries. However, the included dogs were young adult EBs, and according to the owners’ statements, most were without medical or other conditions affecting the dog's daily life . In addition, although the dermatological health was not among the inclusion criteria, one‐third of EBs were without owner‐perceived skin and ear signs, but all of these had abnormal findings in the dermatological examination.…”

“…However, the included dogs were young adult EBs, and according to the owners' statements, most were without medical or other conditions affecting the dog's daily life. 18 In addition, although the dermatological health was not among the inclusion criteria, one-third of EBs were without ownerperceived skin and ear signs, but all of these had abnormal findings in the dermatological examination. It would, therefore, be unlikely that the high frequency of abnormal dermatological findings is due to bias or chance alone.…”