Brachycephalic dogs: Respiratory function grading

Learn about anatomic abnormalities associated with brachycephalic dogs. Discover how the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme can be used to assess the severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme and how it is used to improve animal welfare.
• Identify the anatomic abnormalities, and correlating respiratory noises, associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs.

Dr. Kelley Thieman earned her DVM from the University of Missouri and completed a small animal internship at the University of Tennessee. Following her internship, she completed a combined master of science degree and surgical residency at the University of Florida. She then joined the soft tissue and minimally invasive surgery team at Texas A&M University. Her interests are in airway disorders, surgical safety, and wound management. She is passionate about improving the health of brachycephalic dogs.