Each breath was a fight, Luna snored by day & was restless at night. Vetscalpel’s laser opened her nose & now she breathes freely wherever she goes. From short, hard breaths to joyful play, Luna’s new life begins today.

Breathing through a straw is a struggle every day. Blocked by a palate, each breath is a chore, without it they struggle no more. We hope this explanation helps explain the active blockage in the throat, known as an Elongated Soft Palate which is an animal welfare issue.

Coco’s Flap Airway Rap: Flat face, ain’t got no space, can’t catch his air, soft palate’s too long, life’s not fair. Snoring at night, struggling by day, Why ? Because that flap’s in the way & it can’t stay. We snip it quick, with the laser beam, because living happy ain’t no longer just a [...]

From snoring to exercise intolerance BOAS takes breath away & steals the ability to play. Every breath is a battle & our dogs deserve better.

Nala’s hump in her throat cut her air short. A swift laser trim set her airway straight to breathe better & feel great !

Willow’s palate trimmed, no more strife, she leaps into a brighter life. Her humans cheer, as her tail wags free, a bond of love for all to see.

Airway obstruction (BOAS) red  flags include: 1. Noisy breathing — snoring, snorting 2. Difficulty breathing even at rest 3. Heavy panting with minimal activity 4. Collapsing or tiring quickly 5. Sleep difficulty 6. Regurgitation 7. Blue/purple color of tongue/gums 8. Hacking, retching, gagging 9. Fatigue 10. Exercise intolerance 11. Heat intolerance Every breath matters. Let’s [...]