Surgical Correction of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
There are certain short-nosed breeds of dog, such as the English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, and Boston Terrier, that inherently have difficulty breathing because of the shape of their nose, face, head, and airway. They have a condition called Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome. “Brachy” means short and “cephalic” refers to the head. These smushed faced dogs have a very short nose and mouth compared to their head. This results in difficulty breathing compared to othe