Health and welfare of Brachcephalic dogs: Anaesthetic risk
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Anaesthetic risk
Published 10 February 2023 | Updated 27 September 2023
The prevalence of brachycephalic airway syndrome and gastro-oesophageal reflux can have important implications for anaesthesia, which can carry a higher risk of complications in these breeds.
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