https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut How might you adapt your grooming methods if you had a severely brachycephalic dog? en-us 2018-08-30 12:03:53 UTC 2025-11-19 13:20:43 UTC hello@padlet.com 3020643 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/279319284 These dogs have a reduced oxygen intake and cannot breathe normally, therefore should not be dried in drying cabinets, as this can expose them to heat stress, which can exacerbate their existing breathing difficulties. ]]> 2018-09-10 09:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/279319284 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/279787478 Due to the reduced oxygen intake these breeds should not have a blaster blown directly in there face whilst drying.
A standerd Muzzle should not be placed on flat nosed breeds,only muzzles designed for there breed should be used.]]> 2018-09-11 11:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/279787478 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280090286 Brachycephalic dogs should be given plenty of breaks during grooms. They should be given access to clean water and toilet stops for fresh air and for the chance to cool down. ]]> 2018-09-11 20:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280090286 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280272744 2018-09-12 10:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280272744 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280272762 2018-09-12 10:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280272762 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280391141 As these dogs can not breathe properly, I would use a finishing dryer on their faces as those dryers wouldn't expose them to as much heat than a blast dryer would. I would also take the dog out for plenty of breaks to make sure they cool down and don't develop heat stress. ]]> 2018-09-12 15:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/280391141 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/281006118 blaster must not be blown directly into a brachycephalic dogs face and you should never use a cabinet dryer ]]> 2018-09-13 18:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/281006118 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/281241517 2018-09-14 11:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/281241517 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/282898049 overheats very quickly
Breathing - not do anything that could restrict the dogs breathing
Thoroughly dry skin folds
protruding eyes that are not well protected from heat, scissors & foreign objects.]]> 2018-09-18 13:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/282898049 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/283011255 Avoid stress and excitement during the grooming process. which can lead to excessive panting.]]> 2018-09-18 16:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/283011255 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/283843325 If possible allow to dry naturally. make sure all folds of skin are throughly dry and all dirt removed.

]]> 2018-09-20 12:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/283843325 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/325307217 As brachcephalic breeds suffer from malocclusion consider how you would hold the muzzle as it may be painful to touch around the mouth. ]]> 2019-01-29 10:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/325307217 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/381197707 Ensure water is not allowed to enter the nose, ideally use a cloth instead and ensure all skin folds are dried thoroughly.]]> 2019-09-07 13:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/381197707 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/382200448 2019-09-10 14:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/382200448 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/384325421 Don't allow the dog to become too excited in the grooming process, take regular breaks when blow drying, constantly check room temperatures, have water available, be aware of protruding eyes and skin folds which are more vulnerable to sharp objects such as scissors.]]> 2019-09-15 17:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/384325421 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/384815009 GROOMING CONSIDERATIONS

You should take the heart rate and respiratory rate on a regular basis to know if the dog is getting to stressed. If so give the dog a break,you shouldnt over excited the dog because it will struggle to breath and you sure take care when putting water on the dog face I would use a flannel instead of the shower other wise the dog will swallow water and struggle to breath ]]> 2019-09-16 17:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/384815009 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/419215665 2019-12-03 17:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/419215665 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/432047059 you should be extra careful when washing the face as water in the nose can be particularly dangerous and skin folds can hold bacteria causing skin complaints, however it is just as important that the skin fold are properly rinsed as leaving shampoo on the skin can also cause irritation and infection.]]> 2020-01-15 18:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/432047059 https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/503352779 Shouldn’t blast in face, use clean cloth to clean folds in skin, use a harness as a restraint stead of a noose, use a cat muzzle if necessary, regular breaks, water, do not allow to over heat, regular respiratory checks and check capillaries]]> 2020-04-12 07:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_starling/443z3upduhut/wish/503352779