Laryngeal paralysis in dogs
A condition where the muscles that open the voice box weaken or fail, so the airway does not open properly during breathing. It causes noisy breathing, a hoarse bark, coughing, exercise intolerance and, in serious cases, breathing emergencies.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Laryngeal paralysis, including Bouvier des Flandres. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.3 to 11.3 years.
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- respiratory condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Laryngeal paralysis is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Laryngeal paralysis (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.