Flat-faced cats are at risk of serious health problems, vets have warned. This was reported by daily mail.
Many flat-faced cat breeds have increased in popularity in recent years, including Persians, British Shorthairs and Burmese. But their flat faces are associated with an increased risk of breathing difficulties, eye, care and birth problems. One problem is brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome. Snoring can manifest itself in snoring, lying in awkward positions, the animal’s desire to rest its jaw in order to sleep comfortably, as well as difficulty breathing during physical activity. Additionally, studies have shown that flat-faced breeds are also at higher risk for dental, eye, skin problems, and spinal deformities. These problems arise because this trait arose not as a result of evolution, but through artificial selection and inbreeding.
Many people who have flat-faced cats later give them up due to health problems. The number of Persian cats taken into their care increased by 92% between 2018 and 2022, according to the RSPCA. However, according to Cat Fancy (GCCF), the number of British Shorthair cats in the UK has reached 216,000 cats in the last decade. The RSPCA encourages both breeders and owners to prioritize their cats’ health over their appearance.
“We also need to raise public awareness of physical signs that put the public’s well-being at risk,” the organization said.
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