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 [...]

Igor has big, soulful eyes that hold the wisdom of a thousand lifetimes. Despite his lively spirit, Igor had a problem, he had a hard time breathing. From the day he was born, Igor’s breathing was a bit off. His little chest would rise & fall with extra effort, & his breath would come out [...]

Ragnar almost always regurgitated after drinking & eating, suffered from exercise intolerance, & had previously overcome a heat stroke. After a recent grooming it was hard for him to take a full breath. Stories like Ragnar’s continue to inspire us to educate pet parents about intervention for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Red flags of BOAS [...]

A blocked nose is like a fortress under siege, with mucus piling up behind the nostrils, forming an impenetrable wall. Every time you attempt to breathe it feels like you are trying to suck air through a clogged straw. The saying “Just breathe through your mouth, dear!” isn’t that simple! Imagine your mouth, dry from [...]

The Shar Pei is a distinctive & ancient dog breed known for its wrinkled skin & unique appearance. The breed is believed to have originated over 2,000 years ago in the southern provinces of China. It was initially bred as a multipurpose working dog for hunting, herding, & guarding. The breed nearly went extinct in [...]

Let’s OPEN the AIRWAYS in this Flat Faced Frenchie ! It’s all about MAXIMIZING the AIRFLOW while MINIMIZING TRAUMA to the NOSE. DOGS who STRUGGLE to BREATHE with a CLOSED NOSE are NOT LIVING the LIFE they deserve. The NOSE is a VITAL TOOL for a dog’s survival, communication, & well-being. An OPEN NOSE is [...]

Shout out to livcoriaty for sharing Wolfie’s home videos which demonstrate Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome very well. Together we continue to educate pet parents everywhere that help is available for pets affected by BOAS ! Thankfully Wolfie “Version 2.0” is already breathing great ! Stay tuned for more updates !

For Better Breathing Frenchies, heed this Guide: Regular vet visits will catch issues in stride. Surgery, if needed, will help them breathe wide. Support breeders who care for health & might, so Frenchies can breathe easy, both day & night.

Kody’s Pet Parent Feedback: “It’s absolutely incredible. The energy level totally increased beyond what I even knew he had, his appetite is amazing, he runs around & plays now with zero restrictions. You can tell it took a little while for him to realize that he could play & run around & not vomit or [...]

Frank’s breathing issues began when he was 8 months old. He loved to play but easily became tired & overheated because of his obstructed airways. Exercise intolerance is one of the most common things we see with BOAS. Frank’s mom stated that a good portion of the time he would snort & vomit & it [...]