6/7/2023 0 Comments Grumpy faced cats![]() ![]() In addition, the tear fluid cannot drain normally from the eyes, explaining why such cats have permanent eye discharge and tear staining of the face (picture 2). ![]() The revised animal protection law in Switzerland has strengthened regulations against intentional breeding to produce specific traits that compromise the health and wellbeing of an animal.īrachycephalic animals have a shortened muzzle which constricts nasal passages and can result in respiratory and feeding problems. This comes on top of a recent successful prosecution in Switzerland under the Animal Protection Act, brought against two people who bred extreme bracycephalic cats. This includes breathing problems, eye inflammation, skin infections and difficulty eating.Īmongst the latest evidence is a new scientific paper from the University of Edinburgh 1 which concluded that flatter-faced cats were more likely to have breathing problems and that the breathing difficulties were also associated with increased tear staining and a more sedentary lifestyle. ![]() There is growing evidence to show that flat-faced or brachycephalic cats (picture 1), including most modern Persians or Exotic Shorthairs, are suffering from a number of health problems, leading to lifelong suffering as a direct result of being ‘designed’ to have a very flat face. ![]()
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