Cuteness, sadly, comes at a price. Animals – especially dogs – with adorably smooshy faces, button noses, and large endearing eyes, have become increasingly fashionable. However, these flat faces – the official term being brachycephalic – usually mean that the animal’s breathing system is significantly compromised as it has to pump around the same amount of air in a relatively smaller space compared to dogs with longer muzzles.
The official condition is called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which will limit the dog’s ability to exercise normally, they will pant excessively, breathe noisily, and have a limited tolerance to hot weather. So having one of the best cooling mats for dogs is essential.
