What is the surgery called to expand the airway breathing of flat nosed dogs?

I'm concerned about my Pug puppies breathing, he frequently makes snorting and snoring noises every now and then.

Its just what pugs sound like.

I've only ever heard of a vet adding a hole in the throat, but nothing else

https://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/soft-tissue-service/brachycephalic-syndrome/

This explanation should help. Noel has done a number of these surgeries, but he's costly, and you'll need a reference from your vet… And to live in the UK presumably!

Ask your vet, as there are none on this site, nor can anyone including a vet examine your dog on line, guesses are often wrong, that's why they're called guesses. And don't get another "flat nosed" dog in the future, problem solved.

Pugs & other dogs with the smashed in faces make all kinds of noises, snorting, blowing snot, grunting, snoring, wheezing, rumbles in the nasal passage. If it is far more than what is usual, take the pup in to see a Vet. All these noises are normal but some dogs do have a breathing problems because of the smashed in face.

Ask the treating vet

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