Comparative histological analysis of the alae nasi in French bulldogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and unaffected non-brachycephalic dogs.

Background: Brachycephalic dogs are characterised by a short and flat nose. This cranial conformation is associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, a respiratory syndrome primarily characterised by stenotic nares, a hyperplastic soft palate and a hypoplastic trachea, among other malformations, with secondary abnormalities resulting in upper airway obstruction METHODS: In this study, we aimed to characterise and compare the histological features of tissue samples harvested from the alae nasi of French bulldogs and non-brachycephalic dogs. Samples from the alae nasi of 11 French bulldogs and 13 non-brachycephalic dogs were collected.

Application of a bilateral temporal fascia free graft in a dog with multifragmented frontal sinus and nasal bone fracture.

Objective: To describe the use of temporal fascia free grafts to treat dorsal open comminuted frontal sinus and nasal fractures.

Animal: One Belgian shepherd dog.

Study Design: Case report METHODS: A 5-year-old spayed female Belgian shepherd was admitted with severe facial deformation due to trauma.

Practice patterns about the role of palliation in veterinary surgical oncology.

Whether surgical palliative therapy is appropriate for oncologic veterinary patients is an increasing concern as pet age increases because of improved care. In this study, an online survey (available for 30 days), comprising 100 questions with structured response options, was administered to 492 diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). The survey queried the technical, ethical, social, medical, and financial aspects of surgical palliative therapy for oncologic veterinary patients.