We went to the vet because there were noticeable symptoms (sleep apnea and loud snoring). They only did the nares because they thought the fact that they were pinched was putting a lot of pressure on the palate and the throat, causing the loud snoring and sleep apnea. The symptoms are noticeably reduced. I haven't noticed the sleep apnea at all and, although the snoring still exists, it is quieter. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. I am not an expert, but I am happy to share everything we have learned from our experience. By the way, I love the pictures of Roxy and her stories. She is so cute!

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We went to the vet because there were noticeable symptoms (sleep apnea and loud snoring). They only did the nares because they thought the fact that they were pinched was putting a lot of pressure on the palate and the throat, causing the loud snoring and sleep apnea. The symptoms are noticeably reduced. I haven't noticed the sleep apnea at all and, although the snoring still exists, it is quieter. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. I am not an expert, but I am happy to share everything we have learned from our experience. By the way, I love the pictures of Roxy and her stories. She is so cute!

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...for the information AND the kind words!

Your pics were very helpful, because it gives me something to compare Roxy with. Her nostril openings are very similar, if not narrower, than your before pics. I have definitely noticed the apneic episodes, and the snoring is getting worse. She never mouth breathes though.

Anyways, thanks again. It definitely gives us a little more footing on which to base a decision.

Cheers!









Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





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"Bullies make me SMILE "

...for the information AND the kind words!

Your pics were very helpful, because it gives me something to compare Roxy with. Her nostril openings are very similar, if not narrower, than your before pics. I have definitely noticed the apneic episodes, and the snoring is getting worse. She never mouth breathes though.

Anyways, thanks again. It definitely gives us a little more footing on which to base a decision.

Cheers!









Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





Bubblegum, anyone?

"Bullies make me SMILE "

tha is pretty amazing work..i showed my friend the before and after....she had been worried hey were going to cut the tips of nose off...and since in all my years as a vet tech i have never seen nares enlrged i couldnt explain the surgery.....so thanks for the pictures they were a help...

tha is pretty amazing work..i showed my friend the before and after....she had been worried hey were going to cut the tips of nose off...and since in all my years as a vet tech i have never seen nares enlrged i couldnt explain the surgery.....so thanks for the pictures they were a help...

Did you notice intervals where Ajax wasn't breathing while sleeping?

thx

David

Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





Bubblegum, anyone?

"Bullies make me SMILE "

Did you notice intervals where Ajax wasn't breathing while sleeping?

thx

David

Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





Bubblegum, anyone?

"Bullies make me SMILE "

...i've been following the stenotic nares posts a bit, because i'm thinking our Roxy might have issues, if not now, probably later on.

My questions for you, if you wouldn't mind (or anyone else with experience with this issue):

1. Did the vet tell you you had an issue, or were there noticeable symptoms?

2. Did you notice mouth breathing? Was the snoring exceptionally bad? Any other symptoms?

3. Did they only do the nares, or did they look at the soft palate as well? Anything done there?

4. Are the symptoms noticeably reduced or gone now, after the procedure?

Thanks for your comments!

Ajax loooks gr8!

Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





Bubblegum, anyone?

"Bullies make me SMILE "

...i've been following the stenotic nares posts a bit, because i'm thinking our Roxy might have issues, if not now, probably later on.

My questions for you, if you wouldn't mind (or anyone else with experience with this issue):

1. Did the vet tell you you had an issue, or were there noticeable symptoms?

2. Did you notice mouth breathing? Was the snoring exceptionally bad? Any other symptoms?

3. Did they only do the nares, or did they look at the soft palate as well? Anything done there?

4. Are the symptoms noticeably reduced or gone now, after the procedure?

Thanks for your comments!

Ajax loooks gr8!

Have a Great Day!
David & Roxy





Bubblegum, anyone?

"Bullies make me SMILE "