My pug with BAS can't sleep. How can I help her breathe better?

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Hi my 1 year old pug has Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome and I want to know how I can best take care of her. She's really having problems sleeping as she can't get enough air. She snores badly and has to keep waking up and take a gasp of air. She pants a lot and doesn't want to play. From an X-ray we can see her trachea is very narrowed too. Other than losing weight (she's 9kg) the vet has very little else to suggest to help her. Is there anything else I can do to make her more comfortable? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 20 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

This situation does present challenges. Certainly keeping her lean is best for her in the long run. Too much added fat just makes breathing more difficult. A picture of your dog was not included, so I am not sure what her nose and nostrils look like, but a surgical procedure can be done to make the opening of the nostrils wider if they are very constructed. This can improve their ability to breathe without having to open mouth breathe. If your vet has never mentioned it, or maybe does not do the procedure-many vets do not- you can ask them for a referral to a veterinary surgeon who does. The surgery is basically like a cosmetic surgery but the benefits can be great. Other things to do are to reduce the humidity in your home, use a light fan where she rests, don't walk her too far or during hot parts of the day. It's great that she has a mom who is so willing to help her.

My pug with BAS can't sleep. How can I help her breathe better?

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