Clinical signs of brachycephalic ocular syndrome in 93 dogs

Hypomagnesemia in Brachycephalic Dogs

BACKGROUND Brachycephalic dogs are at risk for arterial hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, which are both associated with chronic magnesium (Mg) depletion. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES To compare the period prevalence of hypomagnesemia between Boxers and Bulldogs presented to a referral teaching hospital. To screen a group of Bulldogs for evidence of hypomagnesemia, and to obtain pilot data r...

Brachycephalic Syndrome

Brachycephalic syndrome is a complex of abnormalities associated with the short nosed, flat faced phenotype of brachycephalic breeds. The most common abnormalities are elongated soft palate and stenotic nares. “Normal” tracheal size is smaller in English bulldogs; if considered “abnormally small”, the animal is considered to have tracheal hypoplasia. Surprisingly enough, tracheal size is not re...

Ocular Conditions Affecting the Brachycephalic breeds

Brachycephalic airway syndrome: management.

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a group of primary and secondary abnormalities that result in upper airway obstruction. Several of these abnormalities can be addressed medically and/or surgically to improve quality of life. This article reviews potential complications, anesthetic considerations, recovery strategies, and outcomes associated with medical and surgical management of BAS.

Canine Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Nonsurgical Management Canine brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), also known as brachycephalic syndrome and brachycephalic airway obstructive

Canine brachycephalic airway syndrome is a progressive disease that affects many brachycephalic dogs. This article describes the components of this syndrome and focuses on acute emergency management and long-term conservative management of these patients. Surgical management is described in a companion article. Canine Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Nonsurgical M...