Evaluation of risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brachycephalic dogs display sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The risk factors for SDB remain unknown.

Objectives

To identify risk factors for SDB. We hypothesized that brachycephaly, increasing severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), excess weight, and aging predispose to SDB.

Animals

Sixty-three privately owned pet dogs were prospectively recruited: 28 brachycephalic and 35 normocephalic (mesaticephalic or dolicocephalic) dogs.

Methods

Prospective observational cross-sectional study with convenience sampling. Recording with the neckband was done over 1 night at each dog's home. The primary outcome measure was the obstructive respiratory event index (OREI). Body condition score (BCS) was assessed, and BOAS severity was graded

SUBMITTER: Niinikoski I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10937515 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature