BOAS crisis: Addressing the brachycephalic animal welfare problemMarch 27, 2025Discover how you can tackle the brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and help improve affected pets’ quality of life.
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Health data of short-muzzled breeds helps inform personalized careFebruary 21, 2023While it is no secret brachycephalic dogs experience increased health risks as compared to their longer-nosed counterparts, new research from Nationwide confirms anecdotal veterinary evidence is certainly rooted in fact.
Lasering in on a better approach to BOASSeptember 19, 2022Brachycephalic dog breeds have increased in popularity over the last 15 years while suffering from multiple well-documented health problems. Despite increased general awareness of their conformation-related problems, their appeal continues to grow. The result is increasing numbers of dogs selectively bred for shorter noses, wider faces, and predisposition to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).
A perspective on brachycephalic surgeryJune 27, 2022Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a complex combination of anatomic anomalies leading to restricted air movement in brachycephalic breeds. This syndrome generally includes varying degrees of stenotic nares, everted laryngeal saccules, redundant laryngeal tissue, presence of abnormal concha, elongated soft palate, and tracheal hypoplasia.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLasering in on a better approach for BOAS patientsNovember 13, 2020A practical guide of surgical tips to using lasers for BOAS patients, as well as an overview of related issues for brachycephalic dog breeds.
