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  • Caring for flat-faced dogs in respiratory distress

    Mar 27, 2024 8:45 am by Diana YatesImpact
    Dr. Heidi Phillips greets Willow, an 8-month-old English bulldog suffering from a severely obstructed airway.

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    • Dr. Heidi Phillips greets Willow, an 8-month-old English bulldog suffering from a severely obstructed airway.

    Breeding flat-faced animals like bulldogs comes at a cost. U of I veterinary surgeon Heidi Phillips treats many of the respiratory problems these animals face, but says better breeding practices as a more effective way to prevent them.