brachycephalic syndrome for the french bulldog lover!
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Brachycephalic Syndrome For the French Bulldog Lover!. Julie Blossom 4 th year Vet Student Colorado State University. What does “brachycephalic” mean?. “dolicho” = “long”. “mesati = medium”. “brachy” = “short”. “cephal(o)” = “head”. WHO is considered brachycephalic??. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Brachycephalic Syndrome
For the French Bulldog Lover!
Julie Blossom
4th year Vet Student
Colorado State University
What does “brachycephalic” mean?
“brachy” = “short” “dolicho” = “long”
“mesati = medium”
“cephal(o)” = “head”
WHO is considered brachycephalic??
When is being brachycephalic a problem?
“Brachycephalic Respiratory Syndrome” is a specific veterinary term used to describe brachycephalic animals with o:ne or more of the following medical problems
1) Elongated soft palate
2) Stenotic nares
3) Everted laryngeal saccules4) Hypoplastic (stenotic) trachea
In English please??
• Stenotic nares
• Elongated soft palate
• Hypoplastic (or stenotic) trachea: a windpipe that is too narrow
• Everted laryngeal saccules: small flaps of tissue that get sucked into the airway when the dog has these above problems.
Symptoms
• Constant open mouth breathing • Noisy breathing • Excessive snoring • Choking and gagging • Cyanosis (blue-tinged color)• Exercise intolerance
What can you do?
• Recognize when there may be a problem and consult your vet sooner rather than later.
• Many dogs with Brachycephalic Respiratory Syndrome can be helped with surgery…
• Help eliminate this syndrome by supporting responsible breeding.
Surgical Options• Stenotic nares
“Wedge Resection” +/- “Lateral Cartilage Amputation.”
Surgical Options
• Elongated Soft Palate
“Soft Palate Resection” – taking off a piece
Brachycephalic dogs are also prone to:
• Heat stress (ineffective panting/cooling)
• Eye problems, including dry eye, irritation, proptosis (popping out)
Any Questions?
RESOURCES for YOU
• http:// www . veterinarypartner . com
American College of Vet Surgeons• http://www.acvs.org AnimalOwners HealthConditions
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