Laryngeal Paralysis

Body function:

Respiratory

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Laryngeal paralysis is a genetic disorder that is most common in large dog breeds. The condition prevents the larynx from properly opening to allow air into the trachea. As a result, the airway narrows and breathing becomes extremely difficult.

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Two dogs are looking up at the sky with their mouths open. The dog on the left is brown and white, and the dog on the right is brown with white markings on its chest and paws. Both dogs are wearing harnesses and are standing in a grassy field with a blue sky in the background.

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