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Brachycephalic dogs remain incredibly popular, despite increased media attention regarding the numerous health problems affecting these breeds. Ocular disease is common, and each breed has its own tendency to develop particular conditions. The presentation considers some of the common breeds and the diseases that affect them, including: English bulldogs – prolapsed nictitans glands, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and entropion; Pugs – pigmentary keratitis and medial canthal entropion; Boston Terriers – inherited cataracts; Boxers – spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (indolent ulcers); French bulldogs – dermoids.
With the increasing popularity of the brachycephalic breeds more and more first-opinion practices are being presented with patients suffering from hereditary diseases. Even though the primary message is to persuade potential puppy owners to choose longer nosed breeds, there are many patients requiring help to alleviate these debilitating conditions for a better quality of life. Jane Ladlow and the BOAS Research Group at the University of Cambridge provide guidance on how to diagnose and treat these patients.
