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Injection Eases Breathing in Flat-Faced Dogs in Small Australian Trial

Peer-reviewed pilot results point to a less invasive alternative to surgery for brachycephalic airway disease.

Overview

  • Snoretox and RMIT reported in The Veterinary Journal that six bulldogs with severe BOAS breathed easier after the Snoretox-1 injection.
  • The treatment delivers a modified tetanus toxin into the geniohyoid muscle under the tongue to boost muscle tone and hold the airway open.
  • After dosing, all dogs finished a brisk three-minute walk they previously could not, with owners reporting less breathing noise and effort within days.
  • Some dogs that gained little from earlier surgery improved, and several saw benefits that lasted for months.
  • The therapy is not approved or on the market, and the team plans larger trials this year to evaluate safety, durability, and use across more breeds.