BOAS Assessments & Surgery

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome

At Vets North, we are qualified to assess your brachycephalic dog for breathing and airway obstruction. Brachycephalic dogs have particular challenges because of selectively breeding them for shortened noses. We are qualified to examine your dog and determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Surgery may include widening the nostrils, shortening the soft palate, and assessing other related concerns!

What is BOAS?

BOAS is common in breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs. Symptoms like noisy breathing, snoring, and exercise intolerance are key indicators. This is due to the dogs having short flat faces which obstructs their breathing.

Early intervention

It is important to diagnose any issues early and correct with surgical intervention as soon as possible as this can have a significant impact on the long-term outcome for your dog.

Anaesthesia

Due to their compromised airways, dogs with BOAS are at higher risk under anaesthetic so it is important to work with a team who understand this and take a team-based approach to have the best outcome possible.

Post-operative care

Close monitoring after surgery is critical to manage inflammation, swelling and other potential complications.