Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, and how is it treated? Watch this short animation to learn more.

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Animation by Motski @motski_art

[eddiemondragon]

My 10 month old British Bulldog died after this surgery. The swelling did not go down and he developed Pneumonia. His condition was very bad though, vet said wothout the surgery he would not have made it past the summer. So we were only doing what we thought was best for our sweet boy. We miss him so so much. 😢

[talaan]

for this very reason, we should question our ethics to breed pets that will certainly suffer for their life

[elismycat]

More than being treated they SHOULD NOT BE That should be the message!

[ThePanini]

im glad my frenchie has a bit longer nose than normal

[horsegirlb]

Genuine question - why do people pay money to have these things? Do think it's worth it because they're cute and spunky? Do they not know?

[sinemc]

Hello. I have an 11 year old shih tzu. Until this age, she had no obvious problems other than snoring. However, she has been making noises in her throat for 2-3 months. I know the surgery is difficult and painful. How much longer can she handle? Can we not do it after this age? Also what can we do when she is chocked up? Can you make a first aid video about it?

[ausencioariza]

Can you perform surgery without increasing nasal passages. Some look really big after surgery…

[Joan_Laporta]

My american bully snoring when he is it due to this syndrome????

[Noll]

Buy only animals that have undergone BOAS tests with 0 or grade I results, walk the dog several times a day (one of the walks should be an hour long) and do not overfeed the dog. These dogs need more muzzle and less protruding eyes. I love the pug but am careful about buying a health tested dog without breathing problems

[SnowWalker]

My Boston Terrier is suffering from this but I can't afford the thousands that it cost for the surgery. I think I might have to put her to sleep since she can not rest anymore.

[maryanntulimieri]

I’m so nervous that my dog may have this she’s 1.5 years old and going to get spayed soon but I would hate to have her go through this operation, it sounds terrible and sour, and then I have the trust issue that is it another vet made up operation for these dogs that have always sounded like this anyway for the money, ?!?! I guess I have to weigh it out, I’m so confused There is so many pros and cons advices on the internet and also about raw food or science diet another guess for me, again I’m just a concerned owner of my love of my life frenchie and trying to do the best thing for her

[TaylorMMontgomery]

I find it odd that we breed animals with defomitles, knowing they will have many health problems. Humans are so awful

[noname]

Ooor just don't breed dogs and cats with brachycephaly. Thats animal cruelty

[ckl]

These surgeries don’t have a great success rate.