Archive | Nose and Throat problems

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing in Cats

Cats with nasal discharge, “snuffly” breathing, snoring noises when asleep or awake, sneezing and sometimes gagging, are suffering from disease affecting the nose and/or throat. Signs that have been ongoing for more than 3 weeks are termed ‘chronic’, but many cats have problems for weeks to months, often with a variable response to treatment, before […]

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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs

What is laryngeal paralysis? Laryngeal paralysis is a condition where the larynx (voice box) fails to open the vocal cords when breathing in. This makes it difficult to breathe, particularly when active, which results in a spectrum of symptoms from noisy breathing and reduced ability to exercise through to life threatening obstruction of breathing in […]

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Stick Injuries In Dogs

A number of dogs love to carry a stick, catch a stick and chew a stick. Some will actively find their own stick when exercising off the lead on a walk! The majority of the time, this is harmless fun but sometimes part of a stick can go further than planned! Stick injuries in dogs […]

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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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