Evaluation of risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in dogs.

Background: Brachycephalic dogs display sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The risk factors for SDB remain unknown.

Objectives: To identify risk factors for SDB.

Description of a novel method for detection of sleep-disordered breathing in brachycephalic dogs.

Background: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), defined as any difficulty in breathing during sleep, occurs in brachycephalic dogs. Diagnostic methods for SDB in dogs require extensive equipment and laboratory assessment.

Objectives: To evaluate the usability of a portable neckband system for detection of SDB in dogs.