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Relative Muzzle Length as a Factor for BOAS: Comment on Packer et al. (2015) & Liu et al. (2017)
This post is part of a three-part series. See also: Summary of Packer et al. (2015) Summary of Liu et al. (2017) by Dr. Cornelia Kraus The papers by Packer et al. (2015, just Packer from here on) and Liu et al (2017, just Liu from here on) on risk factors for BOAS...
Facial Conformation and Risk of BOAS
Packer, et al. “Impact of facial conformation on canine health: brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome”. PLOS One (2015) 10: e0137496. PubMed Link | Full Text Link This two-part study investigates risk factors for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)...
Conformational Risk Factors of BOAS in Three High-Risk Breeds
Liu, et al. “Conformational risk factors of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in pugs, French bulldogs, and bulldogs”. PLOS One (2017) 12(8): e0181928. PubMed Link | Full Text Link This study identifies breed-specific conformational risk factors for...