Imagine being born with airways too narrow to breathe. Helping an animal who suffers is central to what it means to be a veterinarian. Improving the quality of life for a pet who struggles to breathe with minimally invasive laser surgery is a game-changer. As the 2026 Kumar Patel Laser Surgery Award winner, I’m dedicated [...]
From gasping for air to running with flair Pachi is breathing, playing, & thriving at the park. His journey shows how crucial it is to help pets like him live life to the fullest.
The Canfield Patient Positioner is a game changer for minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery. It holds a patient’s mouth wide open, hands-free, giving us perfect visibility for laser correction of elongated soft palates—like in this Frenchie.
From blocked breaths to breathing with ease—thanks to BOAS laser surgery. Bowser went from gasping for air to a happy, thriving pup—we call it “Bowser Version 2.00” - Because every brachycephalic dog deserves a new beginning!
Imagine a dog’s short nose as a clogged pipe. If you just widen the entrance, without removing the clog, you’re not fixing the problem. That clog, called the alar fold, needs to be removed so the dog can truly breathe and thrive.
What do Better Breathing Bulldogs look like? Mo & Peaches came from different places, but shared the same struggle — they couldn’t breathe through their nose or throat. Mo is a one-year-old boy. Peaches is a seven-year-old girl. Same problem. Same solution. These bulldogs got lucky enough to have their airways corrected on the same [...]
Duke was struggling to breathe & thrive. A hidden airway flap was part of his airway & stomach struggles. Our surgical laser allowed us to precisely mark & remove Duke’s airway obstruction for a better life. Benefits of laser airway surgery include minimal bleeding, excellent visualization, less swelling, less pain, no throat sutures, & fewer [...]
Imagine having a piece of meat blocking every breath. That’s what English Bulldogs experience with an elongated soft palate—a real animal welfare issue. With our minimally invasive laser surgery, we can gently remove that blockage—no sutures, no bleeding, no swelling—just a happier Bulldog who can breathe & thrive. Feel free to share & spread the [...]
If your dog has been squinting more than usual, rubbing their face on the carpet, or waking up with goopy, teary eyes, it is natural to worry. Eye problems are one of those things that can look minor at first but become serious quickly, especially when the eyelid itself is the source of the trouble. [...]
Peaches the English Bulldog is 7 years young & sweet, breathing was hard but now fresh air’s a treat. A laser nose job helped open the way, Better breaths, better life, every single day. Age is just a number—Peaches shows it’s true, It’s never too late to breathe free & thrive too.
