Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet18 Mar

The Brachycephalic Boom: little faces breed big issues

Dr. Susan is welcoming a new puppy, Pippin, into her home. Pippin is a rescue boston terrier, and inspired an episode on the "smushed-face" (brachycephalic) breeds.

Dr. Mark Hanks and the host discuss brachycephalic (short‑nosed) dogs: their unique anatomy, medical issues and care, and breeding implications, with practical advice for owners on when to seek veterinary care.

The episode also delves into the increasing popularity of breeds like english bulldogs and frenchies, and the controversies and debates this has spawned. Finally, the issue will be looked at through both scientific and poetic lenses. Come meet Pippin and find out more about these beloved but complex dogs - why they have such special needs and spark such debate!

Find out more- OFA Respiratory Function Grading Scale Information:

https://ofa.org/diseases/rfgs/OFA

AVMA news about health grades for brachycephalic breeds

https://www.avma.org/news/health-screening-test-rolled-out-brachycephalic-dog-breeds

Early Romans Bred Dogs with Flat Faces:

https://archaeologymag.com/2023/04/early-romans-bred-dogs-with-flat-faces/

Chihuahua, boxer, and 10 other dog breeds at risk of breathing troubles

https://www.popsci.com/environment/chihuahua-boxer-and-10-other-dog-breeds-at-risk-of-breathing-troubles/

Title: Relative to the definition of animal cruelty: Bill Text: NH HB1102 | 2024 | Regular Session | Introduced | LegiScan

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(29)

Tiny Tigers: the roots of cat behavior issues

Welcome to season 2 of the Biologica Podcast! Join Dr. Susan and Dr. Christine Calder as we explore cats, how they see the world and their lives in our homes, and when/why things go wrong. We’ll explo...

10 Sep 48min

The Joys of Gardening

Join Dr. Susan in discussing gardens and our love of them, and the many health benefits they have for us. Interviewee Ricky Kemery is a master gardener and educator, and publisher of the 2022 book Sen...

29 Apr 41min

Creepy Crawly Critters: Fear, Disgust & Biophobias

In this episode of Biologica, we examine why certain animals trigger fear or disgust. The show features interviews with friends and family about animals that make them uncomfortable, plus a conversati...

15 Apr 42min

Puppy Love - Raising happy and healthy dogs

Join Dr. Susan and Pippin the rescue Boston terrier puppy in this episode about raising puppies to be happy and healthy dogs. The episode includes a fascinating discussion with Amber Zawrotny, a shelt...

1 Apr 1h 9min

Animals, Ethics, and Bears, Oh my...

Today's episode of Biologica introduces animal ethics with an interview with philosopher and ethicist Dr. Clare Palmer from Texas A&M University. We discuss the field of animal ethics, real research e...

4 Mar 54min

The Secrets of Snowmass Wildlife

Join Dr. Susan for a field episode at Snowmass Ski Resort in the White River National Forest to explore the plants, animals, and adaptations of winter in the Colorado Rockies. Discover the hidden secr...

18 Feb 48min

Hammy’s Story: a Journey from Cage to Companion

Dr. Susan interviews journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan about her adopted research beagle Hammy, discussing his journey from a research kennel to a loving home. His story, in the context of an in-depth e...

4 Feb 39min