Some BOAS laser surgery goals include:

1. improve daily breathing
(increase airflow & oxygenation)

2. improve exercise intolerance & improved activity & energy level

3. quicker recovery after exercise

4. reduce open mouth breathing by breathing through nose

5. improve sleep
(reduce sleep apnea events)

6. reduce regurgitation
(aerogastric disorders)

7. reduce risk of overheating/heatstroke by enhanced ability to regulate body temperature.
(common BOAS complication)

8. reduce risk of aspiration pneumonia
(common BOAS complication)

10. reduce risk of laryngeal collapse
(common BOAS complication)

11. reduce emergency visits for respiratory distress
(common BOAS complication)

12. reduce risk of collapse
(common BOAS complication)

Pet parents ask about snoring?

Levels of improvement is variable for every dog & is not guaranteed or a goal of surgery

While surgery can dramatically improve a dog’s breathing & alleviate many symptoms, it’s important to remember that BOAS is a progressive condition.

Some dogs may continue to experience a certain degree of snoring or heat intolerance, especially in later life or if the surgery is performed at an older age or if the dog is overweight.