Relationship between brachycephalic airway syndrome and gastrointestinal signs in three breeds of dog.

J Small Anim Pract

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.

Published: November 2018

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study aimed to evaluate how common gastrointestinal issues are in French bulldogs, English bulldogs, and pugs with brachycephalic airway syndrome and how corrective airway surgery affects these issues.
  • The research involved 98 dogs and found that 56% experienced gastrointestinal signs, with French bulldogs having the highest prevalence at 93%, followed by English bulldogs at 58%, and pugs at 16%.
  • Post-surgery follow-ups showed a noticeable improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly in French bulldogs, indicating that the effectiveness of corrective surgery may differ by breed.

Article Abstract

Objectives: To assess the breed-specific prevalence of, and effects of corrective airway surgery on, gastrointestinal signs in French bulldogs, English bulldogs and pugs presenting with brachycephalic airway syndrome to a referral teaching hospital.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study, ptyalism, regurgitation and vomiting were graded at presentation using a previously established scoring system. Staphylectomy and nares resection were performed on all dogs. Gastrointestinal signs were re-assessed via telephone follow-up at least 6 weeks after surgery.

Results: Ninety-eight dogs were included: French bulldogs (n=43), English bulldogs (n=12) and pugs (n=43). Overall population prevalence of all gastrointestinal signs was 56%. Breed-specific prevalence for French bulldogs was 93%, English bulldogs 58% and pugs 16%. There was post-surgical clinical improvement in gastrointestinal signs for the whole study population, especially in French bulldogs.

Clinical Significance: The prevalence of gastrointestinal signs in dogs presenting with brachycephalic airway syndrome and improvement in these clinical signs following corrective surgery may vary between breeds.

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