Veterinarian Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond has shared two dog breeds that she thinks should be banned due to the various health problems they come with – including one common breed

A veterinarian has shared her opinion on dog breeds that should be banned due to the many severe health issues they are prone to, including one cute and common one.

Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond is a practicing veterinarian in South Carolina, USA. She also has a strong social media following of over 23,500 followers on TikTok, where she shares informative videos about pet ownership, and how to make sure your pet lives a happy and healthy life. She recently appeared on 'The Check-up' podcast with fellow healthcare social media profile Dr Mike, who went on to ask her about pets.

In one clip shared on social media, Dr Mike is seen asking Dr Sylvalyn a controversial question about whether or not there are dog breeds she thinks should be banned.

"This is a controversial, I have takes," Dr Sylvalyn replied, before she went on to mention two specific breeds that many want banned.

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