Malformed nostrils are a congenital disorder, inherited due to selective breeding.
The medical term for
malformed nostrils in dogs is stenotic nares.
The recovery prognosis for corrective surgery of
malformed nostrils is very good.
Malformed nostrils are inherited; therefore, dogs with
malformed nostrils and brachycephalic airway syndrome should not be bred.
Malformed nostrils are an inherited, congenital disorder which usually affects dogs with short or flattened muzzles.
Malformed nostrils are usually diagnosed during a puppy wellness visit.
Malformed nostrils require corrective surgery to widen the nostril opening.
Dog breeds most commonly predisposed to have
malformed nostrils include the English and French Bulldogs, the Pug, Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Pekingese.
Stenotic Nares (Figure 3a) are
malformed nostrils that are narrow or collapse inward during inhalation, making it difficult for the dog to breathe through its nose.
It involves an excessively long soft palate that acts like a valve blocking the entrance of the airway, and
a malformed nostril that is too narrow and collapses in when the dog is trying to take a breath.
Not exact matches
Obstructions include narrow
nostrils, an overlong soft palate, enlarged and everted laryngeal saccules,
malformed trachea.