“BOAS procedure was absolutely life changing for my French Bulldog, Kody. We had a pre-op appointment scheduled in October, I was a little apprehensive about putting him under anesthesia because of the breed and horror stories I read on Facebook. So, I decided to try to just control his aspirating with medication. Eventually... you could [...]

An ELONGATED Soft Palate occurs when the soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth extends too far into the throat & airway. This condition obstructs the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulties, especially after exercise & during sleep. It is commonly associated with snoring & sleep apnea in humans & certain [...]

Pomeranians can experience breathing issues, often due to their small size & genetic predispositions. Common breathing problems include: Collapsed Trachea: This condition occurs when the trachea (windpipe) becomes weak & collapses, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, & a honking sound. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome: Although Pomeranians are not classified as brachycephalic dogs (short-nosed) they are [...]

Theo’s Countdown to a BETTER LIFE & BETTER BREATHING ! ALL dogs who SUFFER from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Deserve BETTER ! WHY does BREATHING in FLAT FACED DOGS with BOAS WORSEN with TIME ? Because of NEGATIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (NAP) associated with UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION ! EXTREME Brachycephalic Dogs (Frenchies, English Bulldogs, & [...]

Kirby “Version 2.0” is no longer suffering from exercise intolerance, regurgitation, an upper airway obstruction, & the daily struggle to get oxygen & breathe. Man’s best friend does not deserve to live with these problems. We hope Kirby’s story inspires others to recognize & correct Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) at an early age so [...]

This FRENCHIE is FEELING GOOD after BOAS Laser Surgery ! Watch this Countdown to a BETTER LIFE & BETTER BREATHING ! ALL dogs who SUFFER from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Deserve BETTER ! WHY does BREATHING in FLAT FACED DOGS with BOAS WORSEN with TIME ? Because of NEGATIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (NAP) associated with [...]

An ELONGATED Soft Palate is an ANIMAL WELFARE Issue in Brachycephalic Dogs ! When we see inside the throat we are supposed to see the UPPER AIRWAY ENTRANCE (where the endotracheal tube goes to provide oxygen). This is very CHALLENGING in EXTREME BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS such as Frenchies, English Bulldogs, & Pugs due to their ELONGATED [...]

Genevieve the 2 year old Frenchie struggled to breathe & thrive because she suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Genevieve “Version 2.0” will now LIVE a BETTER LIFE & BREATH 🫁 BETTER An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE in BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS. The soft palate = soft part at the back of the roof [...]