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
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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.