Laryngeal Paralysis in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Laryngeal Paralysis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Laryngeal paralysis is a condition in which loss of function in the muscles of the throat leads to the airway being obstructed. The most obvious symptom of this is difficulty breathing. In Dalmatians, laryngeal paralysis tends to occur as part of a more complex condition which is very difficult to treat. For other breeds, mild cases may be controlled by managing your dog’s lifestyle to avoid situations where the airways will be strained, for example strenuous exercise and over-excitement. In severe cases, your vet may recommend surgery. Dogs (except Dalmatians) are likely to enjoy a good quality of life but must not be used for breeding.

Breeds exposed to Laryngeal Paralysis – Research Reference
Brittany Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alaskan Malamute Cross – (Badgley 2005)
Belgian Shepherd – Tervueren Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Siberian Husky Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Standard Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Harrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Toy Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Schnoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Belgian Shepherd – Tervueren – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bernese Mountain Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bichon Frise – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Brittany Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Fox Terrier Wire – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Toy – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shetland Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Siberian Husky – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
St Bernard – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Standard – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Schnoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Wire-Haired Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Harrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Keeshond – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pharaoh Hound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Keeshond Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
St Bernard Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pharaoh Hound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bernese Mountain Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bichon Frise Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alaskan Malamute – (Badgley 2005)
Labradoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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