Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Digestive problems linked to brachycephalic dog breeds
By Freiche, Valérie & German, Alexander J·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·Ecole Nationale Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Digestive Diseases in Brachycephalic Dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Many brachycephalic dogs, like Bulldogs and Pugs, can have both breathing and digestive problems due to their unique facial structure. These dogs may show signs like vomiting or difficulty eating, which often require thorough testing, including X-rays and endoscopy (a procedure to look inside the body). Most of the time, medications can help manage their symptoms, but some dogs might need surgery for issues like a hiatal hernia (a condition where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm) or pyloric stenosis (a narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the intestines). The outcome varies based on the individual dog's condition and the severity of their issues.
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Abstract
In addition to presenting with respiratory signs, many dogs with brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome show digestive tract signs related to the same conformational abnormalities. A detailed diagnostic investigation is usually required, including clinicopathologic analyses, thoracic radiographs, fluoroscopic studies, abdominal ultrasound examinations and both upper airway and gastrointestinal tract endoscopy. In most cases, medical therapies are successful in managing clinical signs, but surgery can occasionally be required to resolve hiatal hernia or pyloric stenosis. In determining prognosis, the features of each individual case should be considered, with the overall prognosis depending on the severity and extent of all the identified lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33187623/