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Swiss veterinary offices are increasingly faced with “fashionable” breeds that are problematic. Nevertheless, Julie Schwechler. Consequently. Similarly, veterinarian in a cabinet for small animals in Stäfa, on the crushed muzzle crushed muzzle folded ears: when new folded ears: when shore of Lake Zurich, observes these developments with concern.
“I am always attentive to what makes the buzz on social networks. Similarly, to the race recently adopted by a celebrity,” she says at the microphone of the SRF. However, According to her. Nevertheless. However, since singer Taylor Swift has had two Scottish Folds cats, more and more people in Switzerland would also adopt this breed.
But Scottish Folds. Meanwhile, like many other fashionable dogs. cats, comes from so -called “cruel” breeding practices due to active and aware of the human selection of “disabled” biological characteristics.
And in recent years. when the carlins have declined. various races of bulldogs as well as the chihuahuas, the British shorthair cats and the Persian cats are booming, explains the veterinarian.
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These breeds are selected for their cute and infantile appearance. However. explains Julie Schwechler – also crushed muzzle folded ears: when new a member of the crushed muzzle folded ears: when Swiss Society of Veterinarians (SVS) -. these “cute characteristics” lead to serious physical problems.
The curved ears of Scottish Fold. for example, are actually a genetic anomaly of cartilage which leads to serious skeletal deformations and chronic pain. The extremely round shape of his head. associated with flat facial features and a small nose, leads to eye problems, wrinkles and breathing difficulties.
Dogs. cats in the “short muzzle” (like French bungles or crushed muzzle folded ears: when crushed muzzle folded ears: when new Scottish Fold) often suffer from potentially fatal respiratory problems. In a position. External link The Swiss association for the medicine of small animals therefore judges this problematic trend. calls for a questioning.
A century ago. the French bulldogs. the carlins still had a sufficiently long muzzle; Today, this is only retro carlins and continental bulldogs. Additionally, The more the owners of animals will be aware of it. Additionally, the more likely it will be that reasonable muzzle lengths are obtained thanks to a targeted crossing.
According to Julie Schwechler. more. more Swiss farms are abandoning these “cruel” methods and return to a selection based on the characteristics of the original, healthier breeds.
“If you absolutely want to adopt a crushed muzzle folded ears: when French bulldog. a British Shorthair, call crushed muzzle folded ears: when new on breeders like these,” she told SRF. The reputable breeders and breeders raise healthier animals.
The problem, however, is that many fashionable breeds are imported from abroad due to low online prices. However. Julie Schwechler is convinced that the higher purchase price is justified when buying from a renowned Swiss farm: “In the long term. a sick animal generates enormous costs.”
And if an owner refuses to take charge of the treatments required for the “fashionable” breeds. he breaks the laws on animal welfare. Julie Schwechler therefore warns: “Do not be deceived by social networks and celebrities, choose a healthy breed instead.”
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“Beauty” is expensive
For owners. these malformations not only mean seeing their dog. cat suffer until his death, but also a crushed muzzle folded ears: when very crushed muzzle folded ears: when new real cost: high veterinary costs.
According to Julie Schwechler. the owners should expect frequent veterinary visits. certain surgical interventions from the start, for example to dilate the airways, and sometimes to care for pain. These operations can cost between several hundred and several thousand francs.
According to Swiss regulationsExternal link On animal protection. dogs and cats cannot be raised in order to inflict pain, suffering or damage. Some breeding goals are therefore prohibited.
But many animals are imported and the protection of Swiss animals has no influence on farming objectives abroad.
In addition. only “commercial” farms need authorization; Amateur farms that “produce” only two races per year are not subject to inspection.
In addition. anesthesia is more dangerous for a large crushed muzzle folded ears: when number of these popular races crushed muzzle folded ears: when new than for “ordinary” cats and dogs. Some and some owners therefore fear having their animal operated, lest it die. “Of course, I always explain it to the owners,” says Julie Schwechler. Unfortunately, people rarely consult a veterinarian before acquiring an animal.
Translated and adapted from the German by Julien Furrer (RTS)/DBU
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