Nasal support device for domestic mammals and method

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.

1 . A nasal support device for supporting a first and second lateral vestibular wall of a nose of a domestic animal, said device comprising: 
 a support layer positioned to provide structural support to said first and second lateral vestibular wall; and    an engaging layer for securing said device to said nose of said domestic animal;    said nasal support device including:    a first side piece for engaging said first lateral vestibular wall, said first side piece having a rostral end, a caudal end and a first rostral-poll dimension;    a second side piece for engaging said second lateral vestibular wall, said second side piece having a rostral end, a caudal end and a second rostral-poll dimension;    a midline region including an intersection of said first and second side pieces, said midline region having a rostral end, a caudal end and a midline region rostral-poll dimension that is at least as great as a selected one of said first rostral-poll dimension and said second rostral poll dimension.    
   
   
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