PARIS - Dogs born during summer months run a higher risk of heart and artery problems, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. "Taken together, this study and the prior study in humans support the theory that early gestational exposure to fine air particles increases the risk of cardiovascular problems later in life," she said. For the new study, researchers combed through cardiovascular data for 129,778 dogs from more than 250 breeds. The breeds not genetically susceptible that wound up with heart disease in summer included the Norfolk terrier, Berger Picard, English toy spaniel, Border terrier and Havanese. More generally, the percentage of dogs with cardiovascular disease range from half-a-percent or less -- including retrievers, pointers, bulldogs, dobermans, pugs and chihuahuas -- to nearly two percent for hounds, collies and sheepdogs.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2018 00:45 UTC