Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) affects short-muzzled breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, and French Bulldogs, causing breathing difficulties due to airway obstructions like narrowed nostrils, elongated soft palates, and narrow windpipes. Symptoms include noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, regurgitation of food or foamy saliva, and in severe cases, collapse or blue gums. While mild cases can be managed with weight control and minimizing stress, severe cases often require surgery to improve airflow, with earlier intervention leading to better outcomes. Surgical options include widening of the nostrils (Naroplasty) or shortening the soft palate (Soft Palate Resection).
