Stenotic nares ( also called pinched nostrils ) can be seen
in bulldogs, or any breed of dog bred for short noses.
Stenotic nares are relatively simple to diagnose by
looking at the size of the opening of the nostril. You will
see your dog breathing threw there mouth more than
normal, and they will also make wheezing sounds when
there mouth is closed. The narrowing restricts the
amount of air that can flow into the nostrils. I have
seen pinched nostrils in young puppies, but as they
grow a lot of times the nostrils will get wider. You
should have your bulldog puppy looked at by your
veterinarian and if the nostrils are still pinched when
the puppy is around 6 months old then have them
surgically corrected. The surgery is quite simple, a
wedge of tissue is removed and then sutured. Some
veterinarians are now using laser surgery to correct
stenotic nares.
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