From battling aspiration pneumonia to becoming a shining BOAS ambassador, Gunner went from struggling to breathe to teaching the world how to thrive. After a minimally invasive laser surgery, he not only found his breath—he found his voice! Now, on Las Vegas news, he’s inspiring pet parents everywhere: every pup deserves a chance to breathe [...]
From Boca Raton to Las Vegas — this week I’m teaching veterinarians how minimally invasive CO₂ laser nose & throat surgery is helping short-nosed dogs finally breathe & thrive. Using a special carbon dioxide laser from Vetscalpel we remove airway obstructions in the nose & throat. We’re talking about a minimally invasive procedure that helps [...]
From Boca Raton to Las Vegas — this week I’m teaching veterinarians how minimally invasive CO₂ laser nose & throat surgery is helping short-nosed dogs finally breathe & thrive. Using a special carbon dioxide laser from Vetscalpel we remove airway obstructions in the nose & throat. We’re talking about a minimally invasive procedure that helps [...]
Dr. Boaz Man explains why Brachycephalic dogs—those cute, big-eyed, baby-faced breeds—are the most popular: they tug at our hearts & remind us of newborn babies! But behind those adorable faces, they struggle the most with breathing. Gunner is the perfect example—I almost didn’t bring him on my interview because I thought no one would focus [...]
Dr. Boaz Man combines 22 years of laser surgery experience with Fear Free certification to help pets breathe, heal, & thrive—while educating pet parents on important animal welfare issues like BOAS. Using minimally invasive laser surgery, he helps dogs breathe better. Partnering with VetScalpel, he educates veterinarians nationwide & will be in Las Vegas this [...]
I’m still in awe that I got to meet Dr. Patel, the inventor of the CO₂ laser technology that helps us provide excellent surgical care for pets. My mission is to keep educating pet parents & vets worldwide, so these short-nosed dogs can breathe & thrive with minimally invasive laser surgery. Let’s keep making a [...]
“If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s probably not normal.” Dr. Boaz Man explains that noisy breathing, snoring, gagging, & struggling to breathe should never be accepted as “normal” for short-nosed dogs. Thanks to the invention of the CO₂ laser by Dr. Kumar Patel & the advancement of minimally invasive technology through VetScalpel, veterinarians now have [...]
BOAS isn’t just about noisy breathing. The constant suction pulls on the throat & stomach too, which often causes reflux & regurgitation (GERD) that are classified as Aerogastric Disorders. Continuous episodes of GI issues also predisposes these dogs to Aspiration Pneumonia that can because me life threatening. After BOAS surgery, many dogs improve. Milo’s proof: [...]
Did you know dogs rely on breathing through their nose to cool off? If they can’t, they risk overheating & needing emergency care. Zoe was at that risk. But with our minimally invasive laser surgery, we cleared her airway. Now, meet the new Zoe—breathing freely & living her happiest life!
10 seconds to breathe & thrive! Watch Michaela, the 7-year-old Frenchie, go from struggling to thriving in this incredible transformation countdown. In just 5 months, our minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery removed the obstructive flap in her throat & opened her nose, helping her breathe the way every dog deserves. With less bleeding, less swelling, [...]
