Australian scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs. Melbourne-based biotechnology company Snoretox and RMIT University have shown early success using the first therapy from a new technology, known as Snoretox-1.
      • tpyo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        24 days ago

        Those were my thoughts in that order. But I’m very in favor of the projects to bring the breeds like pugs, and I think Boston terrier was another, closer to the original forms

        Responsible breeding though, we have too many homeless animals as is

        retro pugs!

        Frenchies

    • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      25 days ago

      That should happen, but it’s also good that vets are trying to help these disabled critters lead better lives. And if it becomes adaptable to some humans with disabilities, so much the better.

        • antlion@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          5·
          25 days ago

          Working dogs are bred for fitness at their task. Many of these breeds are now neurotic because they are without duty over many generations.

          I’m sure there are still plenty of good working dog breeders on farms. But, I honestly don’t know who in the world is breeding dogs fit for house pets. Some of the Victorian era breeds had that goal, but have since drifted into… problems.

    • Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      24 days ago

      I didn’t pay attention to the photos when I read the article, but your comment made me go back and look at them. You’re referring to the two sad-looking dogs in the basket, right?

      I’m curious what gave it away to you first. For me what did it was the eyes. The reflections are all different.

      I’m also sad, why couldn’t they just include pictures of the actual dogs?

    • mangaskahn@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      25 days ago

      Actually, yes. Since copyright doesn’t apply to slop, they can in fact take credit. Ethically stupid, but legally allowed.