Description of a novel method for detection of sleep-disordered breathing in brachycephalic dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), defined as any difficulty in breathing during sleep, occurs in brachycephalic dogs. Diagnostic methods for SDB in dogs require extensive equipment and laboratory assessment.

Objectives

To evaluate the usability of a portable neckband system for detection of SDB in dogs. We hypothesized that the neckband is a feasible method for evaluation of SDB and that brachycephaly predisposes to SDB.

Animals

Twenty-four prospectively recruited client-owned dogs: 12 brachycephalic dogs and 12 control dogs of mesocephalic or dolicocephalic breeds.

Methods

Prospective observational cross-sectional study with convenience sampling. Recording was done over 1 night at each dog's home. The primary outcome measure was the obstructive Resp

SUBMITTER: Niinikoski I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10365046 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature