Does Anyone Have Any Info?

[Charles Kuntz]

Dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome are prone to respiratory infections, particularly ones with a narrowed trachea. These will often present for recurrent pneumonia. I don't have any reason to believe that your dog, in particular, has this component of the syndrome, but I would have it checked. The possibility that secondary changes have developed due to the negative pressure is certainly possible, as well as generalised swelling due to turbulent airflow and negative pressure. It would be worthwhile to have everything checked out, and to have everything corrected that needs correcting. Most of these dogs will do well long-term with appropriate management.

Charles