If you own a flat faced dog, which includes breeds such as a French Bulldog, English Bulldog or a Pug then you may be aware of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). The condition can also affect any dogs mixed with a flat faced breed.
While some dogs are only mildly affected, such as mild snorting or snoring, others suffer severe breathing problems. The symptoms tend to be progressive, meaning symptoms will worsen with age.
Vet, Lindsey Nice is an approved regional assessor the Kennel Club's Respiratory Function Grading Scheme. Set up by the Kennel Club and University of Cambridge, the Scheme was created with the purpose of:
While some dogs are only mildly affected, such as mild snorting or snoring, others suffer severe breathing problems. The symptoms tend to be progressive, meaning symptoms will worsen with age.
Vet, Lindsey Nice is an approved regional assessor the Kennel Club's Respiratory Function Grading Scheme. Set up by the Kennel Club and University of Cambridge, the Scheme was created with the purpose of:
- Advising owners if their dog suffers from BOAS and to what degree
- Advising breeders how to reduce the risk of producing puppies affected by BOAS
- Determine if the dog may benefit from surgical intervention
We offer BOAS assessment and the required surgical procedures at Millennium. Our assessments take place on the first Wednesday of every month. Next assessment date is WEDNESDAY 3RD MAY - appointments still available. Please contact us for further information and to book an assessment appointment.
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