🐾 KC/UoC Respiratory Function Grading Scheme – Next Date Announced! 🐾
We’re pleased to announce that Millennium Vets will be holding our next Kennel Club / University of Cambridge (KC/UoC) Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) assessment on Tuesday 8th October at our Braintree practice.
Assessments will be carried out by our Approved Assessor, Lindsey Nice BVetMed Cert SAS MRCVS.
Why is respiratory grading important?
Many brachycephalic breeds – including Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs – can suffer from a condition called BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome). This can cause noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, overheating, and in severe cases, significant health and welfare concerns.
The KC/UoC Respiratory Function Grading Scheme provides a simple, non-invasive way of assessing a dog’s breathing. Each dog is given a grade from 0–3 based on their respiratory health:
- Grade 0: No evidence of breathing problems
- Grade 1: Mild signs, not currently affecting health or exercise tolerance
- Grade 2: Moderate signs – veterinary advice and potential treatment may be required
- Grade 3: Severe signs – veterinary intervention strongly recommended
For owners, this gives peace of mind and valuable guidance on how best to support their pet’s health. For breeders, it helps make informed decisions to improve the welfare of future generations.
How to book
📅 Date: Tuesday 8th October
📍 Location: Millennium Vets, Braintree, Essex
👩⚕️ Approved Assessor: Lindsey Nice BVetMed Cert SAS MRCVS
✉️ Bookings & enquiries: referrals@millenniumvets.co.uk
🔗 Find out more about the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme here: millenniumvets.co.uk/services/respiratory-function-boas-assessment
➡️ Places are limited, so please contact us soon to secure your appointment.