Having a pet with BOAS can be intimidating. Here are some lifestyle tips to keep your pet safe:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Avoid over-exertion, especially in the heat!
- Monitor your pet closely when swimming or around water. Pets with BOAS are at increased risk of aspiration pneumonia. If they are in the water, apply a life vest that keeps their chin above the water.
- Use a harness. Attaching leashes to collars can put pressure on your pet’s airway, and brachycephalic pets are predisposed to airway obstruction.