twistsbaby Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Does anyone have any advise for nose problem's??? I adopted a pug cross boston terrier within the last month or so i have noticed that he is not breathing through his nose very well, I took him to my vet and was told he would need it operated on to help him breath.... He is 5 month's old The flap's on his nose are not opening when he breath's in... Can anyone give me any advise of what i should do??? Wait a little longer and see if it would fix it's self or go asap and get the operation done??? Has anyone else had the same problem??? If so what was the recovery like?? And how long??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) I assume you are the same person that asked this question on the Pug forum? If he has stenotic nares then he will not 'grow' out of them. The operation to widen the nostrils is easy but carries the same risk as any surgery. If you are concerned that your Vet is not giving you the correct advise, get another Vets opinion. If he does have this condition then breathing will be difficult for him and he will breathe through his mouth more often then normal. Overall it will place uneccesary pressure on his respiratory system. Edited to answer you last few queries. The operation is simple and involves cutting away the area that is closing off the passage. There will be stitches that will need to be removed 10 - 14 days later. Edited May 26, 2008 by PugRescueSydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 personally i'd be doing what ever the vet advised especially for something as important as breathing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistsbaby Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 How old do you think he should be before i have the operation done? Thanks everyone you have been a big help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 <How old do you think he should be before i have the operation done? > I would be guided by the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Your Vet is the best person to advise on this. Are you getting him desexed? If so, I would combine the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi..if he is having breathing difficulties.. I would ask the vet to do it as soon as he is strong enough...(and desex him at the same time, as suggested ) Hope it all goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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