Comparison of the Trachea in Normocephalic Versus Brachycephalic Cats on the Basis of CT-Derived Measurements [PDF]
Veterinary Sciences, 2023 Tracheal hypoplasia is a major concern in brachycephalic dogs, but there is no consensus for the trachea in brachycephalic cats. We aimed to compare tracheal length and diameter between normo- and brachycephalic cats using computed tomography (CT) image ...
Jeannette Zimmermann +2 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Esophageal Imaging Features in Brachycephalic Versus Non-Brachycephalic Dogs Based on Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2019 Background Idiopathic esophageal dysmotility (ED) is increasingly recognized in young dogs of brachycephalic breeds. Few studies have objectively associated specific videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) features with brachycephaly, leading to under ...
Caroline Eivers +2 more
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Dermatological Problems of Brachycephalic Dogs
Animals, 2023 Brachycephalic dogs are not only affected by brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), but are also frequently referred to veterinary dermatologists for skin conditions, with English bulldogs and pugs particularly over-represented.
Stefan Hobi +2 more
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PLoS ONE, 2020 Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a well-established cause of respiratory distress in dogs. BAS without surgical correction results in eventual laryngeal collapse.
Satoshi Tokunaga +2 more
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BMC Veterinary Research, 2023 Background In this prospective study, we hypothesized that dogs with signs of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) would show differences in left and right heart echocardiographic parameters compared with brachycephalic dogs without signs of
M. Brložnik +3 more
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A solution right under our nose? Crossbreeding extreme brachycephalic dogs results in better health outcomes while preserving behavioural profiles and dog-owner relationship quality [PDF]
Animal WelfareDespite substantial evidence of numerous welfare-limiting disorder predispositions linked to their exaggerated conformation, brachycephalic dogs remain highly desired breeds in the UK.
Elizabeth Youens +5 more
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Cranial fontanelles and the association of bregmatic fontanelle width with cranial morphology in newborn Chihuahua and non-brachycephalic puppies [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionIn adult Chihuahuas, persistent fontanelles are common and have been associated with extreme brachycephaly. It is currently unknown whether persistent fontanelles are congenital bone defects or develop during cranial growth due to bone ...
Elina Rautala +6 more
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Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Veterinary Medicine, 2022 Gastro-esophageal reflux is the return of gastric contents in the esophagus, phenomenon that can be identified in dogs under general anesthesia, but also in dogs without anesthesia, due to disorders of the distal esophageal sphincter.
Vlad Traian LUPU +2 more
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Morphometry and morphology of rostral cranial fossa in brachycephalic dogs - CT studies.
PLoS ONE, 2020 Hydrocephalus occurs more often in brachycephalic individuals of different species. Detailed analysis of rostral cranial fossa-region of cerebrospinal fluid outflow-is necessary to understand causes leading to hydrocephalus in specimens with shortened ...
Wojciech Sokołowski +6 more
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Maternal brachycephaly only does not influence umbilical artery resistance in late canine pregnancy
Medicina Veterinária, 2021 The popularity of canine brachycephalic breeds is rising in many countries of the world. Brachycephalic dogs are predisposed to developing brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), resulting in lower partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial ...
Vitória Nayreli Freyre Gonçalves Sandes +2 more
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