Nutritional controversies in brachycephalic dogs

Brachycephalic breeds can present some distinct nutritional challenges, with obesity adding further complexity to their overall health and wellbeing. At the same time, growing interest in raw feeding means veterinary professionals are increasingly faced with questions from owners about the potential benefits and risks of different dietary approaches.

This evidence-based webinar explores raw feeding trends and their implications, alongside the challenges of obesity and weight management in brachycephalic patients. The session will consider how to develop practical, breed-specific nutritional recommendations that support healthy weight and long-term wellbeing.

We’ll also explore how to approach conversations around nutrition with owners, providing clear, balanced advice that supports informed decision-making while keeping the individual needs of the patient at the centre of the discussion.

Georgia Woods-Lee

RVN CertCFVHNutrition VTS (Nutrition)

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Georgia Woods-Lee qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2004. In 2015, Georgia joined the ROYAL CANIN® Weight Management Clinic at the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with pet obesity care and nutrition. Georgia was awarded her Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017, the American Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition certificate in 2019 , and her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) degree in 2022. In 2023, Georgia was appointed as clinical lead for the Weight Management Clinic and currently works as an academic researcher whilst working towards a PhD in pet obesity.