An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE in BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS. The soft palate = soft part at the back of the roof of the mouth that separates the nasal passages from the mouth. An elongated soft palate extends into the throat (they suck this into the air pipe as they attempt to breathe) & [...]
BOAS procedure was absolutely life changing for my French Bulldog, Kody. We had a pre-op appointment scheduled in October, I was a little apprehensive about putting him under anesthesia because of the breed and horror stories I read on Facebook. So, I decided to try to just control his aspirating with medication. Eventually... you could [...]
I live in Los Angeles & have a female French bulldog that was having breathing problems. Her nose was constricted & she could really only sleep in the sphinx position without breathing or panting through her mouth or snoring very loud. I flew into Miami with her & had all the tests done by Dr. [...]
Why can’t Bruno BREATHE through his NOSE ? Try to PINCH your nose & breathe ! Without the ability to breathe through the nose, brachycephalics must breathe through the mouth (open mouth breathing & panting) Stenotic nares are genetic, caused by a malformation of the cartilage in the nose. Did you know that adequate thermoregulation [...]
SNORING is NOT CUTE & can be a SIGN of an AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION associated with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Dogs with BOAS often have anatomical issues like narrowed nostrils (stenotic nares), an elongated soft palate, or everted laryngeal saccules. BOAS KEY POINTS include: Airway Obstruction: Obstruction of the upper airway causes turbulence during breathing, [...]
Many dogs love the water, and summer is a great time to enjoy water-related activities together. However, pools and natural bodies of water can pose a threat to your four-legged friend. Our Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital team wants you and your pet to have fun—and stay safe—when you make a splash, so we provide water [...]
Why Boaz Man, DVM, believes we have an ethical responsibility to not only recognize a dog who can’t breathe, but to help them. There’s no denying that brachycephalic dog breeds are in vogue throughout the world, with no signs of this trend slowing any time soon. As a result, the usually well-meaning but often unprepared [...]
Pedigreed dogs and cats often have genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, and pet owners must recognize and understand these issues to provide proactive care and manage potential health risks effectively. Our Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital team wants to help you be your pet’s hero, and we offer information about common breed-related health problems. Breed-related [...]
