At just 2 years old, Kilo was struggling to breathe. You could see it in his eyes, pulled wide with effort & in every tense movement. Even in the exam room, as his pet parent recounted the ER visit, it was clear Kilo was begging for relief. It’s important to remember, this isn’t the dog’s [...]
Blocked up front with a tumor down below, Louie’s problems had to go. Louie had BOAS issues in his nose & throat, so we used a CO2 laser to gently open his airway & remove the scrotum & its tumor. Because the laser seals as it goes, there’s less bleeding, less pain, less swelling, & [...]
Too much stuff. Too little airway. An elongated soft palate acts like an impenetrable wall blocking the entrance to the airway, making each breath a struggle, every breath blocked. That constant obstruction leads to overheating, snoring, gagging, regurgitation, & even collapse. Our minimally invasive CO2 laser gently trims that excess tissue, sealing vessels as it [...]
Sadie the Shih Tzu struggled with eating, breathing, & even resting. She grunted… gagged… snored… and had trouble with heat & exercise. Just 3 weeks after minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery, she’s a different dog—breathing easy, eager for meals, & even licking the bowl clean. Her family says it’s like she finally got her energy [...]
Hawker went from 15 minutes outside to 90. Because more air = more life. Just 3 weeks after minimally invasive CO₂ laser airway surgery, Hawker is taking longer walks, tolerating the Florida heat, and panting normally instead of struggling for air. Waiting for airway disease to become an emergency never makes sense. Snoring, noisy breathing, [...]
If you’re a veterinarian seeing brachys struggle to breathe, join my upcoming webinar for a practical look at what’s changed in BOAS surgery—and what’s now possible in general practice. Through real cases, surgical footage, and before-and-after outcomes, we’ll explore: Why BOAS remains underdiagnosed and undertreated Why early conversations and intervention matter Which cases may be [...]
When there’s too much stuff in too little space, the goal is to make room for air in the least invasive way possible. In short-nosed dogs, the nose is often too crowded WHILE the throat is blocked. Narrow nasal passages restrict air coming in, while an elongated soft palate acts like a wall blocking the [...]
Ever tried breathing through a whistle hole? Hawker’s elongated soft palate & tight nose made every breath a struggle. After minimally invasive CO2 laser surgery to open both, he went from fighting for breath to breathing freely. Breathing is living & every dog deserves to breathe and thrive.
Moana was 3. Hear her breathing? Now see why. An elongated soft palate was blocking her airway. Those sounds weren’t just “normal for a Frenchie”—they were a sign that every breath took more effort. With minimally invasive CO₂ laser surgery, we removed the tissue obstructing her airway. Moana’s story is a reminder: noisy breathing deserves [...]
