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New technology helps flat-faced dogs breathe easy (phys.org)

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cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/44197

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.

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[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 48 points 1 day ago (3 children)

How about just banning the breeding of animals that were designed to suffer?

[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 36 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Between the people that breed flat faced animals - including cats, to those that breed german shepherds with slumped rumps (the breeders call it a "show line") that suffer from hip dysplasia - I've just got to ask.. what the fuck is wrong with animal "afficianados" that support such shit.

[–] AskewLord@piefed.social 2 points 4 hours ago

they think it is cute.

[–] aloofPenguin@piefed.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The dog might be something like an accessory to them. They might not care for the animal.

[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 2 points 7 hours ago

Oh, that they don't care for the animal - which is little more than a means to an end - is a given.

Just reprehensible people.

[–] frightful5680@lemmy.world 0 points 15 hours ago

I have zero qualms with a tamed wolf. Joint awo sessions after dinner. 🐺

[–] WhyIHateTheInternet@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Prolly need to get laid.

By a human, to be clear.

[–] markz@suppo.fi 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But it's so cute when they struggle to breathe!

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Pugs' eyes can also pop out of thier skull

[–] markz@suppo.fi 1 points 7 hours ago

So cute

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 points 20 hours 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.