The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast
COS - 202 - Brachycephalic Dog Breeds: How Can New Research Help Your Patients
Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss new research highlighting the health concerns present in brachycephalic and "extreme" brachycephalic dog breeds.
LINKS:
Nationwide® analysis of 50,000 dogs confirms brachycephalic breeds face increased health risks
Spectrum Of Care: https://www.petinsurance.com/veterinarians/spectrum-of-care/
Respiratory Function Grading Scheme: https://www.avma.org/news/health-screening-test-rolled-out-brachycephalic-dog-breeds
All DAR Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, is Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. He is a veterinary industry strategist focused on ways technology and data can transform the veterinary profession and the lives of animals. A member of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors and MentorVet Advisory Board, he has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice, start-ups, marketing, and pet health data.