Causes and risk factors Brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome
this diagram illustrates airway structure looks in brachycephalic dog; in case, boxer.
1. nasal cavity 2. oral cavity 3. soft palate 4. pharynx 5. larynx 6. trachea 7. esophagus 8. nasopharynx 9. hard palate
the brachycephalic dog has shorter snout causes airway shorter, means parts make airway pushed closer together. due phenomenon, brachycephalic dog has elongated soft palate can cause of problems dogs breathing. can have problems getting enough air in because of elongated soft palate , shorter airway.
stenotic nares (narrowed nostril)
elongated soft palate
hypoplastic trachea (reduced trachea size)
short/irregular nasal turbinate
muzzle length scales risks of brachycephalic syndrome. other risk factors identified include neck girth , body condition score.
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