Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

Educational Resources

Breathing issues in short-nosed dogs

The WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee (HDC) has created this short educational video on Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

It is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders including veterinarians, breeders, owners, kennel clubs, and regulatory agencies, on how all could work together on practical science-based solutions to improve the health and welfare of these highly popular breeds.

If you see any symptoms of BOAS in your dog, please contact your veterinarian for advice

Their snuffling and snoring may sound funny – but it’s not funny for the dogs. Watch a new video about Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome from global veterinary experts and to learn how we can help these wonderful companions lead happier and healthier lives.

English
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

Portuguese
Síndrome Obstrutiva das Vias Aéreas Superiores do Braquicéfalo (BOAS)

French
Le Syndrome Obtructif Respiratoire Brachycéphale (SORB)

Spanish
Síndrome Obstructivo de las Vías Respiratorias Braquicefálicas (SORB)

Russian
Брахицефалический обструктивный синдром дыхательных путей ((БЦС)

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Chinese

Additional Resources on BOAS

Breeding for Extreme Conformations

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