Busia
A pug with history...
From the perspective of Gut Aiderbichl
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Busia is over eight years old, and a bitch with a strong character. A few months ago, Busia was surrendered by her owners to a German animal shelter. Through a co-worker she came to Osnabrück, where Gut Aiderbichl has leased an animal shelter for some time, and where rescued dogs and cats from the war zones of Ukraine have found a safe home.
Busia's health was checked, her teeth were rehabilitated, and a first partial surgery was performed on her right front and back paws. Busia has swellings on her paws (similar to lipomas), which should be removed.
The problem, however, are operations, which are performed in any case under general anesthesia.
Breeding related diseases
Pugs are a symbol of torture breeding
To make Pugs look "cute", they are bred to have a short facial skull and large eyes. These unnatural conditions lead to severe physical limitations. The narrowed nostrils and overlong soft palate often cause them to get so little air that they can sometimes faint at the slightest exertion. Pugs try to sleep sitting up to breathe better. Suffocation while sleeping is not uncommon. Heat or great exertion can even cause death. They suffer from heart disease and lack of oxygen in the organs.
Due to the shortened upper jaw, Pugs suffer from misaligned teeth, have toothaches and lose their teeth earlier than other dog breeds. Problems with eating are pre-programmed.
Pugs have earaches, eye infections, digestive problems and skin fold dermatitis.
The birth of the puppies is often possible only by cesarean section, because the heads of the puppies are too large to pass through the natural birth canal.
Is the way out of the dilemma the Retromops?
Breeding-related diseases are believed to be improved by a new breed - the Retromops. The Retromops is created by mating Pugs and Parson Russell Terriers. By a longer nose the breathing is to be facilitated and one hopes one hopes and it is hoped to reduce the risk of organic to decrease. But also the Retromops also suffers from the consequences of breeding.: he has respiratory problems, hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, meningitis and patellar luxation.
A purchase supports animal suffering
Often certain dog breeds are a fad. The hard truth is that by buying such a "bred"the suffering of the animals, but promotes it stop, but promotes. In many animal shelters, Pugs and other dogs that have been surrendered are waiting for a new, loving home.
The consumer calls the shots. The wishes of the consumer determined what is bred and how. What is important is what pleases people. Who thinks about animal welfare? Breeding goals that endanger animal health can only be stopped if demand stops.
The doctors will continue to try to control the swelling on Busias paws. Let's wish Busia all the best in her future life.
Simply to think about.
Yours Gisela
You can't go through a day without it having an impact on the world. And we all have a choice as to what kind of impact that should be.
~ Dr. Jane Goodall
