BOAS Surgery for Pets
Category: General
BOAS Surgery for Pets
By Dr. Lidija Krvavac
Flat-faced breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs often struggle to breathe, and BOAS is usually the reason why.
In this video, Dr. Lidija Krvavac explains what BOAS actually is and how surgery helps.
Key Takeaways from Dr. Lidija:
- What Causes It: Narrow nostrils, an elongated soft palate, and laryngeal saccules all restrict airflow.
- What Surgery Involves: Opening the nostrils, shortening the soft palate, and correcting the larynx where needed.
- The Long-Term Benefit: Beyond easier breathing, surgery also lowers the risk of respiratory and cardiac problems later in life.
Schedule a Consultation:
Have a brachycephalic breed showing signs of breathing difficulty? Our team can assess whether BOAS surgery could help.
🔗 Book a consultation: https://noblevetclinic.com/contact-us
📖 Learn more about BOAS surgery: https://noblevetclinic.com/orthopedic-surgery-dubai
Transcript
Hi, I'm Dr. Lidija. When we talk about BOAS surgery, we refer to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. This condition mainly affects dogs with short noses or brachycephalic breeds like Boxers , English Bulldogs , French Bulldogs , Pugs, and similar breeds. This means that they often have very narrow nostrils. They have an elongated soft palate and saccules in their larynx. All of this leads to heavy breathing and makes it more difficult for them to get oxygen. What we do during the surgery is make this easier. We open up the nostrils, shorten the soft palate, and, if necessary, correct the larynx. Over a longer period of time, this helps the pet breathe better and significantly lowers the risk of respiratory issues and cardiac problems later in life.
BOAS Surgery for Pets
Category: General
BOAS Surgery for Pets
By Dr. Lidija Krvavac
Flat-faced breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs often struggle to breathe, and BOAS is usually the reason why.
In this video, Dr. Lidija Krvavac explains what BOAS actually is and how surgery helps.
Key Takeaways from Dr. Lidija:
- What Causes It: Narrow nostrils, an elongated soft palate, and laryngeal saccules all restrict airflow.
- What Surgery Involves: Opening the nostrils, shortening the soft palate, and correcting the larynx where needed.
- The Long-Term Benefit: Beyond easier breathing, surgery also lowers the risk of respiratory and cardiac problems later in life.
Schedule a Consultation:
Have a brachycephalic breed showing signs of breathing difficulty? Our team can assess whether BOAS surgery could help.
🔗 Book a consultation: https://noblevetclinic.com/contact-us
📖 Learn more about BOAS surgery: https://noblevetclinic.com/orthopedic-surgery-dubai
Transcript
Hi, I'm Dr. Lidija. When we talk about BOAS surgery, we refer to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. This condition mainly affects dogs with short noses or brachycephalic breeds like Boxers , English Bulldogs , French Bulldogs , Pugs, and similar breeds. This means that they often have very narrow nostrils. They have an elongated soft palate and saccules in their larynx. All of this leads to heavy breathing and makes it more difficult for them to get oxygen. What we do during the surgery is make this easier. We open up the nostrils, shorten the soft palate, and, if necessary, correct the larynx. Over a longer period of time, this helps the pet breathe better and significantly lowers the risk of respiratory issues and cardiac problems later in life.
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