Health and welfare of Brachycephalic dogs: Alimentary disease and gastroesophageal regurgitation

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Alimentary disease and gastroesophageal regurgitation

Published 10 February 2023 | Updated 4 November 2024

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See also references relating to peri-operative reflux / regurgitation in the section on Anaesthetic risk

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