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Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BUAOS) Part 2

In his last article, surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explained the indications for surgery in dogs with ‘Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome’. In this article he describes the surgical procedures used to correct the defects and what happens after surgery. What does the surgery involve? The patient has an endotracheal tube placed into their trachea and […]

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Surgical Treatment of Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BUAOS) Part 1

In a previous article, surgery expert Aidan McAlinden discussed the abnormalities that contribute to the syndrome Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome (commonly abbreviated to BUAOS) in brachycephalic breeds and the symptoms that result. He explained how the shortened, flat skulls cause overcrowding of the soft tissues in the nose and throat, making it difficult for […]

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Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BUAOS)

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. In this article he explains a potentially serious breathing problem that can affect brachycephalic breeds – brachycephalic upper airway obstructive syndrome. Too much soft tissue and […]

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