Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss new research highlighting the health concerns present in brachycephalic and "extreme" brachycephalic dog breeds.

LINKS:

Nationwide® analysis of 50,000 dogs confirms brachycephalic breeds face increased health risks

Spectrum Of Care: https://www.petinsurance.com/veterinarians/spectrum-of-care/

Respiratory Function Grading Scheme: https://www.avma.org/news/health-screening-test-rolled-out-brachycephalic-dog-breeds

All DAR Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, is Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide. He is a veterinary industry strategist focused on ways technology and data can transform the veterinary profession and the lives of animals. A member of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors and MentorVet Advisory Board, he has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice, start-ups, marketing, and pet health data.