Health and welfare of Brachycephalic dogs: Skeletal and orthopaedic conditions
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Skeletal and orthopaedic conditions
Published 10 February 2023 | Updated 22 November 2024
Congenital vertebral malformations are commonly diagnosed in brachycephalic dogs.
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