Sentences with phrase «as brachycephalic syndrome»

Unfortunately because the Bulldog and related breeds have relatively short muzzles they are often cursed with a medical condition known as Brachycephalic Syndrome.

Not exact matches

Like all dogs, they are prone to certain diseases such as: Hip Dysplasia, Brachycephalic Syndrome, Allergies, Hemivertebrae, Patellar Luxation, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Von Willebrand's Disease, Cleft Palate, Elongated Soft Palate.

Although it covers other conditions as well, this term is often used for something that is more correctly called brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome or BAOS for short.

A common disorder in brachycephalic breeds — those with «smushed» faces such as the English Bulldog, the Boston Terrier, the Pug, and the Pekingese — stenotic nares are genetic, caused by a malformation of the cartilage in the nose, and are a component of brachycephalic syndrome.

If this causes a clinical problem it is referred to as Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome — commonly abbreviated to BUAOS.

Prevention As part of brachycephalic syndrome, which is genetic, stenotic nares can't be prevented.

Diagnosis of other problems caused by brachycephalic syndrome aren't as easy to detect and often occur simultaneously with stenotic nares, so your veterinarian might perform additional tests, while possibly under anesthesia, to determine what's going on.

One of the most prevalent problems are breathing issues referred to as brachycephalic airway syndrome.

It is also prone to the Brachycephalic Syndrome, as its flat face and shortened windpipe may restrict its breathing.

AL said that research papers are sent to breed clubs if freely available and the KC communicates with breed clubs, as in the case of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

Together the combination of tiny tracheas, laryngeal saccades and stenotic nares is known as Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome.

Cats from the Persian breed, as well as French bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Boston terrier dogs are also victims of the same brachycephalic syndrome.

It is also known as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome or BOAS I think it is important to talk about brachycephalic airway syndrome on any website that provides information for people that may be in the process of -LSB-...]

For mild to moderate symptoms of brachycephalic airway syndrome, vets may recommend medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or corticosteroids.

The Pekingese Club of America has made available on its website under «Pekingese Health» several articles on the subject of restricted airways, including «Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome» and «The Breath of Life» by Terill Udenberg, DVM, as well as other articles of interest on the subject.

With the spotlight about to shine once again on dog breeds in the show ring, we are talking about one of the biggest health issues affecting flat faced dogs today — brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (also known as BOAS).

The combination of any of these is known as Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BOAS).

Together with abnormally small nasal passages — called stenotic nares — and abnormally small airway, this trio of defects make up the syndrome known as brachycephalic airway syndrome or brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

However, the syndrome is not caused by brachycephaly per se, as brachycephalic breeds such as the boxer do not suffer the syndrome to the same degree.

Concentrating on the brachycephalic syndrome also ignores other serious problems in the breed, such as inability to breed and deliver normally, poor mothering, high puppy mortality, the accumulation of simple recessive deleterious traits, a number of orthopedic problems, certain cancers, allergies, immunodeficiency, and autoimmune disorders.

Many airlines outright ban other breeds that are not predisposed to brachycephalic syndrome, such as Doberman Pinschers.

If you have a dog that suffers from brachycephalic airway syndrome it is important not to let them become overweight as this can exacerbate the condition.

The condition is referred to as Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome.

Many breeds, such as Pugs, Boston terriers, Pekingese, French Bulldogs, Japanese Chins, Boxers, Shih Tzus, English Dulldogs, Persians, Scottish Folds and Exotic Shorthairs, are characterized by Brachycephalic Syndrome, a set of conditions that affect different areas of the respiratory tract.

Also known as brachycephalic airway syndrome, this set of breathing problems is a result of the breed's pushed - in nose, elongated soft palate, and narrow trachea.