Q: With Brachycephalic airway syndrome, the bony chamber of the nose is physically smaller but the soft palate that separates the back of the nose from the throat remains the same size. This is like having a curtain that's too long for a window in place. As the dog breathes in, the pressure change tends to suck the soft palate against the entrance to the trachea (windpipe), blocking it off.  This causes the French bulldog to choke and gasp for breath. Laryngeal saccules also affect breathing. These are tonsil like tissue located just inside the larynx (voice box). Changes in air pressure created by the anatomical changes have the effect of sucking the laryngeal saccules in the way of the trachea, and block it. Also, a hypoplastic trachea impacts breathing. The windpipe of French bulldogs can be much narrower than a normal windpipe. This produces increased resistance to airflow and yet more breathing problems. They will be able to diagnose breathing problems and help you to decide if you're open to the idea of surgery. Assess how bad your dog's breathing is and whether you are willing to change it surgically. Some dogs struggle so hard to breath that corrective surgery is required to improve their quality of life.  It's important to discuss whether or not your dog should get surgery with your dog's veterinarian. Unfortunately, some problems, such as the hypoplastic trachea and a large tongue, cannot be changed with surgery. Under general anesthesia, the vet cuts out a triangle of flesh from the outside border of the nostrils. This will create a larger gap for air to pass through. The effect of widening the nostrils makes it easier for the dog to breath through its nose. Under anesthesia, the surgeon assesses how much extra tissue there is at the back of the throat. He or she then trims the soft palate back. The aim is to resect (remove) enough so that there is no tissue flapping in the turbulence of the opening to the windpipe. The vet may opt to resect the laryngeal saccules. This surgery removes two obstructions from the crowded space at the back of the throat, allowing more space for air to pass.
A: Learn about your dog's breathing. Talk to your vet. Consider nostril surgery. Discuss the option of soft palate resection. Consider resection of the laryngeal saccules.

Article: Nothing is as miserable as finding your way around at night without lights.  These are especially useful if your camp doesn't allow electronic devices. Camp is often filled with memorable experiences that you may like to preserve and share with family and friends later.
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Bring a flashlight or hand lantern with extra batteries. Pack an FM radio to listen to, or a CD player or MP3, to enjoy when there isn't anything else to do. Bring a good book to read, and maybe a notebook or journal to write in, if this interests you. Pack your camera. Find out if fishing, bird-watching, or other activities are going to be experienced, and bring appropriate supplies if you will want to participate.

Q: Rabbits are likely to feel threatened by other household pets, even the scent of them. So wash your hands after handling your other pets and before touching your rabbit. Once your rabbit has had a chance to settle in and a few days have gone by, start hand-feeding her. Start by sitting next to her cage and just talk to her in a calm voice. If she bolts, just keep quietly talking and wait for her to come to you. Open the door and offer her a tasty treat, like a dandelion. If your rabbit doesn't have the confidence to come up to the dandelion, set it halfway between the two of you. When you feed or talk to your rabbit, rest your hand on the straw near the door. This way, she'll get used to your company while she eats. Top up her food bowl and chat to her as you do. Since rabbits learn by experience, she will soon associate you with food (a good thing). This will help calm your rabbit. Once she's comfortable eating in your presence, you can start to gently touch her. Don't overdo it by trying to pick her up. She may become stressed and try to fight back. Instead, quietly reach inside the hutch and touch her back or flank. If she doesn't run away, gently stroke her. Avoid putting your hand over the top of her head. Objects passing over the rabbit's head signal danger (such as a hawk flying over a rabbit). This is likely to make the bunny scared. Make sure to approach her from the side or back. Once she's used to being stroked in her hutch, you can try picking her up. Sit on the ground, lift the rabbit out and put her on your lap on ground level. Keep some dandelions handy so that she has something tasty to nibble to distract her. Keep the session short, about one minute to start with. This way she won't start to panic. With practice you can keep your rabbit out longer and longer. You should also keep a towel nearby in case your rabbit gets distressed. Then you can cover her with a towel. This will calm her. You can also scoop her up in the towel, which means you are less likely to get scratched if she panics. Once your rabbit is used to your presence and being picked up, you may want to let her roam in the house. Always supervise her, and start with one small room so that she doesn't feel overwhelmed. Check the room first and make sure there are no gaps for her to hide and get stuck in. Make sure there are  no electrical cables for her to chew. Rabbits will chew anything, so be alert and remove anything you don't want damaged. While your rabbit checks out her new environment, you should lie flat on the floor. This makes your height less intimidating for your rabbit and lets her sniff and investigate without feeling threatened. A good tip is to keep a treat in your pocket or hand, and reward her brave behavior with a snack. Keep the sessions short and sweet at first, no longer than 10 - 15 minutes. This way your rabbit won't get overtired.
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Wash your hands. Begin hand-feeding your rabbit. Let your rabbit become comfortable with you. Pet your rabbit once it shows interest in you. Pick up your rabbit. Let your rabbit roam. Lie on the floor while your rabbit explores.