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French Bulldog Becoming Angry and Snappy

easily becomes angryWhy would a young dog suddenly become angry and snappy at people — and could pain or breathing problems be part of the cause?

Buddy’s angry behaviour has escalated in the last few weeks.

The ten-month-old French Bulldog snorts and gasps. His common Frenchie breathing problem (Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome – BOAS) must make normal life a constant struggle.

If he were an adolescent human struggling to breathe, Buddy could well have a very short fuse, ready to hit out, angry at the smallest thing. (more…)

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