10/29/2026
💙 Meet Lyndon! 🐾
Lyndon is the sweetest, happiest boy who recently visited Westfield Veterinary Hospital to have his stenotic nares repaired and be neutered! 🩵 We’re so happy his family took this important step to help him breathe easier and enjoy a healthier future. 🐶
Pugs like Lyndon belong to a group of dogs known as brachycephalic breeds, meaning they have shortened skulls that give them their signature smooshy faces! While those adorable faces are hard to resist, they can also come with some breathing challenges. 🥹
This is where Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) comes in. BOAS can involve narrowed nostrils (stenotic nares), an elongated soft palate, and a narrowed trachea, all of which can make breathing more difficult. Without early evaluation and treatment when needed, these issues can worsen over time and lead to more serious respiratory complications.
Lyndon’s family was proactive about his health after seeing one of our previous Facebook posts about stenotic nares surgery! 💙 They wanted to give their sweet boy the best chance at a comfortable, happy future, and we’re so glad they chose Westfield to be part of his care. 🐾
Dr. Paulin and Dr. Carroll both perform stenotic nares surgery and encourage families with brachycephalic pets to have their breathing evaluated early. Early intervention can make a big difference in helping these special pups breathe more comfortably! 🩺✨
Give this sweet boy some love in the comments! 💙🐶
