brachycephalic breeds

Brachycephalic dog walking slowly on a lead at the beach during sunrise
Advanced science Pet health

A potential new treatment for BOAS in brachycephalic breeds (flat‑faced dogs): early results, real limits

A 2026 Veterinary Journal paper reports a small pilot study of Snoretox‑1, an investigational injection aimed at improving breathing in brachycephalic breeds (flat‑faced dogs) with BOAS. Here’s what BOAS is in plain English, why it happens, what the study found, and what it does (and doesn’t) mean for owners right now.

Young dog with cherry eye being calmly examined during a home veterinary visit
Diseases Pet health

Cherry Eye in Dogs: What It Is, How It’s Diagnosed, Treated, and What It May Cost

Cherry eye is the common name for a prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane in dogs. This guide explains what it is, which breeds are more likely to get it, how it is diagnosed, how surgery works, what it may cost, and what the prognosis usually looks like.

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