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 [...]
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 [...]
“Dr. Man & staff at Boca Midtowne Hospital are top-notch!! I found Dr. Man on Instagram, & after seeing how he & his staff were changing the lives of frenchies, I knew I had to bring my Zuess into see him. Zuess, like so many other frenchies, was suffering from closed nares & elongated palate. [...]
Lucca the young frenchie had just recovered from aspiration pneumonia before visiting us for a BOAS laser surgery consultation. Lucca regurgitated at home daily, especially after activity & excitement, & struggled to breathe on a daily basis. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is an Animal Welfare Issue that must be addressed proactively to improve breathing & [...]
An Elongated Soft Palate = 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 their ELONGATED SOFT [...]
The Brisk Score was developed in 2019 & is a tool that helps us determine anesthetic risk for individual brachycephalic pets. The Important Details of Brisk Score Include: 1. OBJECTIVE To develop & validate a preoperative brachycephalic risk BRisk score that objectively & accurately predicts the risk of major complications or death in dogs undergoing [...]
