EPISODE 3:
Loving a Broken Breed: Claire’s Story of Pugs, Care and Grief
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Claire Ballo, a pet owner, former pet shop owner, dog groomer and trainer, to talk about the complicated love that comes with caring for pugs and other brachycephalic breeds.
Claire shares her experience of rescuing and loving pugs with chronic health problems, from breathing struggles and mobility issues to eye ulcers, vet bills, daily care and the heartbreak of knowing when it is time to say goodbye.
Together, they explore why we fall so deeply in love with these “broken breeds,” the health problems humans have bred into them, and why loving an animal sometimes means facing very hard truths.
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