Brachycephalic Dogs with Digestive Issues

what doess BOAS stand for

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome

BOAS has dramatically —- over the past 20 years

increased

BOAD primarily affects (3) (breeds)

1. French bulldogs

2. English bulldogs

3. Pugs

BOAS is Characterized by 2 unique anatomical features:

1. Wide and short skull

2. Soft tissue abnormalities

Common digestive signs include: (9)

1. Regurgitation

2. Vomiting

3. Ptyalism (excessive salivation)

4. Retching

5. Dysphagia

6. Changes in appetite

7. Excessive swallowing

8. Aerophagia

9. Pica

Dogs with BOAS often … (4) which leads to GI disease

1. Generate high negative pressure when breathing

2. Swallow excessive air (aerophagia)

3. Experience reflux

4. chronic gastric irritation

gi disease can lead to (4)

1. vomiting

2. regurgitation

3. hypersalivation

4. poor appetite.

water Intervention may include: (2)

1. Subcutaneous fluids

2. Intravenous fluid support

Benefits of protein management: (3)

1. Reduced gastrin secretion

2. Decreased gastric acid production

3. Reduced fermentation products

Higher fat content slows —

emptying

Physiological impacts of less fat (2)

1. Delayed gastric emptying

2. Cholecystokinin stimulation

2 fibers that should be limited

1. pectins

2. gums

Reasons for fiber restriction: (2)

1. Increased ingesta viscosity

2. Slowed gastric emptying

Recommended food characteristics:(3)

1. Moist foods preferred

2. Reduced gastric retention time

3. Warming Food

2 Benefits of temperature and consistency:

1. Improved digestibility

2. Enhanced nutrient absorption

benefis of Special 45° angled bowls (6)

1. Improved eating posture

2. Reduced cervical strain

3. Slower eating

4. Decreased air swallowing

5. Reduced bloating

6. Better GI motility

Recommended feeding frequency: (2)

1. Smaller meals

2. More frequent feeding