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-...]
This is
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.
What is
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and why is it important for dog owners or potential owners to know about?
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).
A unique problem that flat - faced dog breeds face is
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
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.
You can find out more about brachycephaly and the problems it causes for our dogs here: Puppy Health — Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome