Lindsey and Karla at Westminster
Pet Health Entrepreneur Attends Parliament Meeting On Flat-Faced Dogs Issues
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A pet health founder whose work supports some of the UK’s most vulnerable dog breeds has attended a key meeting in Parliament on the flat-faced dog crisis.
Lindsey John Taylor, 45, founder of OxyPet, and Karla Pearson, 51, Director of OxyPet and Founder of No Bull Just Natural Health for Dogs, attended a packed meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) in the Houses of Parliament this week, focused on the growing welfare problems linked to extreme breeding in flat-faced dogs such as pugs and French bulldogs.
The session, titled The Future of Dog Welfare: Problems of Breeding for Extreme Features, brought together policymakers, scientists, welfare charities and industry voices amid mounting concern that exaggerated physical traits are leaving thousands of dogs struggling to breathe, exercise and live normal lives.
Speakers on the night included representatives from The Kennel Club, Royal Veterinary College and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, each outlining the scale of the problem and the urgent need for reform across breeding, purchasing and public awareness.
For Lindsey and Karla, whose company works closely with dogs suffering from breathing difficulties, the debate struck close to home.
“We were really interested to hear such a wide range of views in the room, and there’s a growing recognition that extreme conformity breeding is causing real suffering. What’s encouraging is that all parties want to make a difference. At OxyPet we want to support the welfare of all dogs who are already struggling, particularly brachycephalic breeds with compromised airways.”
OxyPet provides oxygen-rich spring water, created by infusing Cornish spring water with nano-bubble oxygen. The result delivers significantly higher oxygen content than ordinary drinking water, supporting hydration and vitality. The company has become particularly well known among owners of flat-faced dogs, citing cases where brachycephalic pets have shown noticeable improvements in breathing comfort and quality of life.
The mission behind OxyPet is deeply personal. Taylor co-founded the company following the significant improvements his family had seen with their beloved boxer dog, Mowgli, whose battle with cancer shaped his determination to focus on oxygen, hydration and holistic wellbeing as cornerstones of animal health. That journey has since seen OxyPet support rescue dogs, older pets, and a growing group of brachycephalic breeds whose anatomy makes everyday wellness more challenging.
Animal welfare groups have repeatedly warned that demand for flat-faced dogs has fuelled breeding practices that prioritise appearance over health, leaving veterinary charities and owners to manage the consequences. APDAWG’s latest meeting reflects increasing political momentum to tackle the issue through education, regulation and responsible breeding standards.
As MPs and experts consider the future of dog welfare in the UK, Lindsey and Karla agree, “it is vital that the voices of both science and lived experience are heard so we can reduce the suffering of flat-faced breeds and give today’s generation of dogs a healthy future they truly deserve”.
Find out more about Oxypet at www.oxypet.co.uk
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