Ever pinched your nose & attempted to breathe ? STENOTIC NARES are a genetic malformation of the cartilage in the nose. Without the ability to breathe through the nose, some brachycephalics must breathe through the mouth (open mouth breathing & panting) Did you know that THERMOREGULATION depends on NASAL VENTILATION ? Over time INCREASED airway [...]
Cavaliers can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Penny came to us for a second opinion for chronic sleep apnea, panting, snoring, regurgitation, & exercise intolerance. We hope that Penny’s story inspires others to seek help when symptoms of BOAS are present.
Fiona’s Soft Palate was LONG & THICK creating an AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION ! Frenchies have a 17 times higher risk for an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE & Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) This occurs when the soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth is too long for the dog’s shorter skull, causing breathing [...]
In 2022, for the first time in 31 years, the Labrador retriever was dethroned as the most popular by the French Bulldog, & the French Bulldog has continued its winning streak into 2023. With the rise in popularity of the French Bulldog, there has been a rise in brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) cases in [...]
Freeing Frenchies from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome with LASER SURGERY is GAME CHANGING.
Once again, the French bulldog has claimed the title of America’s favorite dog breed, the American Kennel Club is reporting. For the second consecutive year, the tiny titan continued to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot.
Ferdi “Version 2.0” can BREATHE & THRIVE & live a BETTER LIFE after BOAS Laser Surgery ! Freeing Frenchies from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is GAME CHANGING.
Lulu the Shih Tzu is Breathing Better & Living a Better Life after BOAS Laser Surgery ! Did you know that Shih Tzus are brachycephalic breeds & can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) ? This condition arises from their anatomical features, including a short nose/flattened face, which can lead to breathing difficulties. BOAS [...]
Fiona the Frenchie is Finally Free from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome & is BREATHING Freely ! We are so thankful to have helped this beautiful girl live a better life !
Enzo the 4 month old frenchie was suffering from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) BOAS Laser Surgery can be considered as early as 6 months of age. Early intervention is beneficial for the following reasons: 1. Prevention of Secondary Changes: Chronic airway obstruction can lead to regurgitation (aerogastric disorders), aspiration pneumonia, everted laryngeal saccules, laryngeal [...]
