Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Flashcards
What is brachycephalic?
A squashed nose breed of cat and dog
Examples of brachycephalic breeds?
Pug, pekanise, Persians
What are the primary contributors of bas?
Stenotic nares, elongated soft palate and hypoplastic trachea
What are the secondary effects of bas?
Eversion of laryngeal saccules Laryngeal collapse Hyperthermia Chronic hypoxia Obstructive airway crisis
How is bas treated?
Stenotic Nare surgery, soft palate resection, if laryngeal collapse a tracheotomy is required
How is bas prevented?
Corrective surgery, breeding, performing operations during spaying/ neutering
What is blastomycosis?
A fungal infection caused by blastomycosis dermatitis
What does blastomycosis cause?
Significant pulmonary disease
What animal is most commonly affected by blastomycosis?
Dogs
What are the symptoms of blastomycosis?
Lung infection, skin infection
How Is blastomycosis diagnosed?
Thoracic imaging, cytology/histology of affected tissues, CBC/serum chemistry analysis, antigen/antibody tests
How is blastomycosis treated?
Anti fungal treatment using fluconazole for example
