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Does your dog lunge at the postal worker? Does your cat pee on the plants? Or, do you have a shy pet who trembles at loud noises? Pet behavioral problems are as universal as people behavioral problems. Sometimes, not talking about problem behaviors is easier—after all, who wants to acknowledge that their precious pet is [...]
Pugs have charming personalities but also have a 10 times higher risk for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). Pet parents should monitor their pugs for signs of respiratory distress, such as noisy breathing, snorting, snoring, coughing, or difficulty exercising, & seek veterinary care promptly if any issues arise. Regular vet visits are essential for early [...]
Pet parents ask “Will my dog stop snoring Zzz after BOAS surgery ? The answer is about 50-70 % of affected pets will have improvement in the level of snoring & the remaining 30 % will retain the same level of snoring. However, all affected dogs will improve their daily breathing & have an overall [...]
Let’s see why an Elongated Soft Palate is an Animal Welfare Issue in Brachycephalic Dogs When we see inside the throat we are supposed to see the UPPER AIRWAY ENTRANCE (where the endotracheal tube goes to provide oxygen). This is very CHALLENGING in EXTREME BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS such as Frenchies, English Bulldogs, & Pugs due to [...]
Kobi the 4 year old french bulldog couldn’t breathe or thermoregulate & went into heat stroke from stress & excitement. Kobi suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Kobi would become overheated, struggled to breathe & get adequate Lungs oxygen, & had episodes of regurgitation. Kobi 2.0 is now LIVING a BETTER LIFE & BREATHING 🫁 [...]
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is an animal welfare issue that can affect short, flattened faces (brachycephalic breeds) such as French bulldogs, Pugs, & English bulldogs. Affected dogs suffer from respiratory difficulties due to their anatomical abnormalities, including narrowed airways, elongated soft palates, & small nostrils. These issues lead to breathing difficulties, exercise intolerance, overheating, [...]
What NOSE PARTS create the airway obstruction in frenchies & brachycephalic breeds ? The problem inside the nose called the ALAR FOLD & NASAL VESTIBULE. In these flat faced dog breeds, it is a large part of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Ala vestibuloplasty is a procedure advocated by Dr. Gerhard Oechtering in which parts of [...]
Pet dental care wasn’t much of a “thing” back in the day, when many pet owners thought that pets had naturally smelly breath: “Oh, that’s doggie breath.” Thankfully, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of the close link between dental health and overall health. However, more education is needed for pet owners to [...]
RED FLAGS of BOAS can include: 1. Noisy breathing, snoring, wheezing, snorting 2. Open Mouth Breathing 3. Exercise Intolerance 4. Gagging 5. Choking 6. Regurgitation 7. Abdominal Breathing 8. Bluish Color (instead of pink) of Gums 9. Sleep Zzz Apnea Lucca the young frenchie had just recovered from aspiration pneumonia before visiting us for a [...]
