Cases of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome are on the increase, writes Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS, VTS-H. Her article reviews medical and nutritional management of BOAS and GI signs in brachycephalic dogs. A case report in SOAP format is also shared.
BOAS is progressive; age at presentation ranges from a few months to a few years. After 5 years of age, a first episode of BOAS is highly unlikely. A definitive diagnosis involves history taking, physical examination, detailed clinicopathologic investigations, and diagnostic imaging.”
Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse, May 23, 2024. Link.
Also see: Brachycephalic dogs: List of 19 flat-faced breeds, Canine Journal, November 13, 2023. Link.
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