{"id":2896,"date":"2021-06-15T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nivettoday.com\/?p=2896"},"modified":"2021-06-15T10:59:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T10:59:00","slug":"leading-vet-urges-tesco-to-ditch-french-bulldog-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nivettoday.com\/leading-vet-urges-tesco-to-ditch-french-bulldog-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading vet urges Tesco to ditch French bulldog cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
A leading vet has urged Tesco to ditch a French Bulldog Celebration Cake in favour of a dog likely to have less health problems.<\/p>\n
Daniella Dos Santos, senior vice president the British Veterinary Association said: “Some might argue that Frankie is more frosting than Frenchie, but we believe that brands and retailers have a responsibility not to popularise flat-faced breeds within their merchandise and advertising, especially products which will be popular with children.<\/p>\n
“Sadly, breeds such as French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs, can often suffer from life-limiting health issues, including breathing difficulties and eye and skin conditions, and vets are increasingly concerned that many owners are taking on these dogs without knowing about or considering these problems.”<\/p>\n
The \u00a311 French Bulldog Celebration Cake is part of a new bakery range at Tesco and depicts a puppy made from Madeira sponge with buttercream, raspberry jam, icing and edible decorations.<\/p>\n