Background A novel test using whole‐body barometric plethysmography (WBBP) was developed recently to diagnose brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in unsedated French bulldogs.
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Surgical management of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome: An update on options and outcomes
AbstractDogs with a brachycephalic conformation often experience a collection of abnormalities related to their craniofacial conformation, which can lead to a variety of clinical signs such as stertor, exercise intolerance, respiratory distress, and gastrointestinal signs such as regurgitation, among others.
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Salivary cortisol measurements in brachycephalic dog breeds as part of a standardized stress test
IntroductionBrachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a common condition in brachycephalic dogs, with Pugs (PG) and French Bulldogs (FB) appearing to be particularly typically affected.
Elisa Kähler +3 more
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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) and Orofacial Cleft in a Dog:
Background: Cleft lip and palate can be categorized as congenital craniofacial malformations, characterized by the failure of maxillary and palatal processes to fuse during the intrauterine period. This defect results in an opening in the palate, potentially causing communication between the nasal and oral cavities.
Andrielly Wittzorecki Zaikowski +7 more
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Reference ranges for standard-echocardiography in pugs and impact of clinical severity of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) on echocardiographic parameters. [PDF]
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Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, Volume 9, Issue 6, Page 1063-1064, June 2026.
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Breed-specific values for vertebral heart score (VHS), vertebral left atrial size (VLAS), and radiographic left atrial dimension (RLAD) in pugs without cardiac disease, and their relationship to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). [PDF]
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Background: Brachycephalic dogs have unique upper respiratory anatomy with abnormal breathing patterns similar to those in humans with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between anatomical
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Brachycephalic Obstruction Airway Syndrome– Anatomical Predisposition and Surgical Interventions
Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome (BAOS) is a progressive, congenital condition predominantly affecting brachycephalic dog and cat breeds (pugs, bull dogs, persian cats etc) characterized by a constellation of anatomical abnormalities in the upper respiratory tract.
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A 4-year-old intact male French Bulldog was referred to the behavior service for possessive aggression directed towards humans and conspecifics. He was previously diagnosed with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and comorbid chronic gastritis ...
Amy Learn, Bridgette Wilson
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