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 the nostrils & nasal vestibule are removed to open the passage of air into the nostrils. The procedure profoundly increases the patient’s ability to move air through the nares, where traditionally up to 80% of airway resistance has been reported to originate.

Did you know that adequate thermoregulation is dependent on nasal ventilation ?

Without the ability to breathe through the nose, brachycephalics are forced to breathe through the mouth. This is why we see these breeds open mouth breathing & panting.

Stenotic nares are genetic, caused by a malformation of the cartilage in the nose.

Over time the increased airway resistance from pinched nostrils leads to increased effort to breathe in. This is hard on the larynx, which can collapse, making breathing nearly impossible which can lead to death.

Fortunately, EARLY & PROACTIVE measures to address BOAS leads to BETTER OUTCOMES & makes a SIGNIFICANT IMPACT on the QUALITY of LIFE in affected dogs.