Not exact matches
Last week
surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explained what a
brachycephalic dog was and outlined some of the clinical problems that are associated with the conformation of these popular breeds.
Additional charges may apply to non-standard
surgeries or additional services: In heat $ 50; Pregnant $ 75; Cryptorchid males $ 35 - $ 110;
Brachycephalic dog breeds $ 50; Umbilical hernia repair $ 84; Retained baby teeth $ 11 per tooth; Microchip $ 39 + tax; E-Collar $ 10.
This week,
surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explains some technical terms related to the shape of the skull and what this means for
brachycephalic dog breeds.
Brachycephalic dog breeds that undergo
surgery and that are under age 2 have the best prognosis.
The cost of
surgery for
brachycephalic dog breeds runs between $ 500 and $ 3,000 (U.S. dollars) depending on the extend and number of breathing problems that need to be corrected.
Brachycephalic airway syndrome can range from mild to serious, with the most serious cases requiring
surgery to the soft palate of the
dog.
Our
dog is a
brachycephalic breed, and required
surgery for her stenotic nares, soft palate, and an unrelated vulvoplasty.