กลุ่มอาการสัตว์หน้าสั้น

Key Facts

• Soft palate interferes with breathing, especially during panting in heat
• Panting becomes inefficient, creating a cycle of overheating and respiratory distress
• Predisposed to heat stroke because cooling by panting is impaired
• Facial swelling from insect stings can damage eyes in these breeds
• Dental crowding is common due to shortened muzzle
• Surgical reconstruction of soft palate can help manage the condition
• Species: dogs and cats (Persians)