Abstract
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a common disorder in brachycephalic dog breeds, causing airway obstruction and clinical signs such as dyspnea, exercise intolerance, and stertor. Similar to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in humans, BOAS can lead to episodes of hypoxia, which causes kidney injuries, increasing the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). The stud…