Dog Disease

By Dr. Ryan Chuang Today we are highlighting the story of Nutty, a cat who visited us for a routine castration. While waiting, we noticed Nutty was breathing heavily with an open mouth due to stress. Upon examination, we diagnosed Nutty with severe Stenotic Nares (narrowed nostrils). Many owners of flat-faced breeds assume noisy breathing is just a "breed trait." In reality, this is a serious congenital defect that significantly impacts a cat's quality of life. 1. Symptoms an