Brachycephalic dog breeds have unique medical needs. This course will help you understand and respond to your dog's needs.
Brachycephalic dog breeds are increasingly popular worldwide. Breeds that are severely brachycephalic include Pug, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu and Pekingese to lesser affected Lhasa Apso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS), Boxer and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (SBT); there are others and many cross-bred varieties.
Many people are unaware of the complications that come with owning/looking after a brachycephalic dogs, this course will help you understand and to recognise and deal with their medical conditions.
Curriculum
Our course on Flat Faced Breeds - Health Awareness will cover the following:
Our self study online course for brachycephalic dog breeds consists of the following lessons:
- Health and welfare issues, support and prevention
- Respiratory disease
- Ocular issues
- Dermatological issues
- Reproductive issues
- Dental issues
- Neurological issues
- Heart conditions
- Prevention of conditions suffered by brachycephalic dogs
During the course you will be asked to test your knowledge with questions relating to the completed module
Client Reviews
T Brown
Learned so much useful information in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere, I now feel confident that I could deal with a wide range of first aid situations & at least be helpful in some way if not by saving a dog's life!!
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