Brachycephalic Syndrome

[~Anne~]

Has anyone any surgery related experiences with dogs suffering from brachy syndrome? Costs in particular. Thanks. :rolleyes:

[gillbear]

I had my Peke Gillie's nostrils enlarged which was a fantastic improvement. As my vet said - Gillie now has a V8 exhaust :rolleyes: Before the surgery Gillie couldnt exercise very much without losing his breath and had problems with clearing congestion from his nose.

Gillies nostrils were done as a freebie when he was in for patella surgery.

[~Anne~]

Thanks Gillbear. This one involves nostrils, saccules and palate done.

[koolietas]

Thanks Gillbear. This one involves nostrils, saccules and palate done.

I had a peke done last year - she had both laryngeal saccules removed and palate surgery and it cost around $1,000 but was well worth it.

[~Anne~]

I had a peke done last year - she had both laryngeal saccules removed and palate surgery and it cost around $1,000 but was well worth it.

Thanks

Was this done in Sydney?? Did she suffer any complications? What was the recovery time?

[nellybly10]

I know someone who had their bulldog done, I think it was nostrils and palate not sure about anything else, cost was around $1500 but there was a good improvement in the dog. No complications that I can remember, apparently it is quite a common operation for bulldogs, pugs, bostons etc. This was done by a specialist surgeon though not a normal vet.

[koolietas]

I had a peke done last year - she had both laryngeal saccules removed and palate surgery and it cost around $1,000 but was well worth it.

Thanks

Was this done in Sydney?? Did she suffer any complications? What was the recovery time?

Nope - in Hobart. The specialist came down from Sydney (she comes down every 6-8 weeks for surgeries in Hobart). No complications - most important thing is to keep them calm & cool (she actually had a bad back about the same time, so we had her restricted in a cot) Recovery time...we kept a very close eye on her for the first 24-48 hours, and other than a cough which she had for 4-5 days after the surgery, she was fine within a fortnight.

[~Anne~]

I know someone who had their bulldog done, I think it was nostrils and palate not sure about anything else, cost was around $1500 but there was a good improvement in the dog. No complications that I can remember, apparently it is quite a common operation for bulldogs, pugs, bostons etc. This was done by a specialist surgeon though not a normal vet.

Thanks.

I have spoken with a specialist Vet who owns Pugs himself and has operated on them successfully for BS too. His quote was $2,000.

Nope - in Hobart. The specialist came down from Sydney (she comes down every 6-8 weeks for surgeries in Hobart). No complications - most important thing is to keep them calm & cool (she actually had a bad back about the same time, so we had her restricted in a cot) Recovery time...we kept a very close eye on her for the first 24-48 hours, and other than a cough which she had for 4-5 days after the surgery, she was fine within a fortnight.

Thanks for this, I appreciate your repsonse. ;)

[Jed]

Have those of you who have had this surgery (or surgeries) done spoken to your breeder? If so, what was the reaction? This seems to me to be a hereditary problem, and if I had bred the dog, I would want to know - but I don't know a lot about it, so any enlightenment welcome.

[Rappie]

I used to have a little CKCS that had problems with an elongated soft palate and everted laryngeal saccules. It was done by by Geraldine Hunt at the uni (while I was still a student) at that time I'm sure it was around the $800-$900 (including a biopsy of something else). She did seem a lot more comfortable and active after the surgery. The prices between specialists will vary considerably through Sydney

[~Anne~]

Have those of you who have had this surgery (or surgeries) done spoken to your breeder? If so, what was the reaction? This seems to me to be a hereditary problem, and if I had bred the dog, I would want to know - but I don't know a lot about it, so any enlightenment welcome. ;)

In this instance, for me, it is a rescue and while I do have her paperwork and know of the breeder I didn't feel inclined to speak with them. I understand also that this particular breeder is sick and no longer breeding. My understanding is that she has been made aware that the dog is in rescue and I am happy to leave it at that.

It does however support my stance on the issues in Pug breeding and this is only one example of the many that I have personally been involved with.

I used to have a little CKCS that had problems with an elongated soft palate and everted laryngeal saccules. It was done by by Geraldine Hunt at the uni (while I was still a student) at that time I'm sure it was around the $800-$900 (including a biopsy of something else). She did seem a lot more comfortable and active after the surgery. The prices between specialists will vary considerably through Sydney

Thanks Rappie. This is good to know. As I said the other night, I need to have all of the information at ready for this little girl. Knowing that there are cheaper alternatives will help a great help. I will try to give them a call and speak to them.

Edited October 16, 2007 by Puggles

[~Anne~]

Update: I have managed to negotiate a deal with a Vet to have her surgery done for $500 and am just waiting to book her in. The current increase in temperature in Sydney has me worried as she is beginning to have difficulties already and we have only just reached the warmer temps!

[brandybaby]

Isd this where they have there nostrils enlarged.

My bulldog pup has to have this done .I rang around today for prices and alot of vets said this is only done by a specialtist and cost is $1000 up.

I am in newcastle area and think this is a bit pricy.

Is there any other treatments to help them breathe better?