Snorting, gagging, & struggling to get air is NOT normal, it’s BOAS. Sam the English Bulldog is sweet & loyal but each breath was a struggle. Step 1 of Sam’s transformation? Minimally invasive CO2 laser soft palate surgery. No sutures, less bleeding, less swelling, & no cone of shame. We removed that thick flap that [...]
Breathing is life & oxygen is not optional & we all share a duty to help pets & people recognize suffering. In short nosed breeds like Frenchies, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Pomeranians, & even mixed breeds although struggling to breathe may seem common, it’s never normal. We must notice the signs— noisy breathing, [...]
From snoring to soaring Mavis is restoring her life! After our gentle VetScalpel laser opened her nose & shortened her palate—no bleeding, no stitches, no swelling—she now breathes freely. With open airways, she’s getting oxygen to every part of her body, reducing risks like laryngeal collapse, heatstroke, aspiration pneumonia, & she’s enjoying a better quality [...]
Ever feel like something’s stuck in your throat & you’re fighting to breathe? That’s how many short-nosed dogs feel all the time. With a quick CO2 laser procedure, we gently trim the excess soft palate so their airway can open up. That’s what you’re seeing here — a dog going from struggling to breathe to [...]
onesweetfrenchie airway transformation is incredible! Before, Oreo struggled to breathe due to a flap in his throat, an elongated soft palate, & narrow nostrils. After minimally invasive laser surgery, his airways opened up—no more struggling, just easy breathing. Now, six months later, Oreo is thriving! This surgery means less bleeding, less swelling, & a happier [...]
No air, no life. We opened Bentley’s nose & throat with the laser to give him the opportunity to breathe & thrive!
Your short-nosed pup’s well-being is our top priority. That’s why at every evaluation, we keep them Safe & Fear Free with gentle sedation if needed. BOAS dogs can face serious risks if they get anxious, so we avoid those scary moments. From heart checks to bloodwork to imaging, we ensure a smooth, fear-free experience. Because [...]
From breathless to barking boss, Gunner the English Bulldog went from struggling to breathe to now happily telling the whole house what’s on his mind! Just a week after his minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery, he’s found his voice—and he’s not shy about using it. Seeing this transformation is what it’s all about—happy barks, happy [...]
Why do bulldogs huff & puff? Let’s dig deeper! An elongated & thickened soft palate is extra tissue at the back of the throat that blocks airflow, making it hard for your dog to breathe by blocking airflow into the lungs. Gunner’s minimally invasive laser staphylectomy uses advanced vetscalpel technology to remove the elongated soft [...]
Meet Dude, the 8-month-old English Bulldog used to struggle to breathe. His mom was worried about his breathing at night & that his little nose & throat were quite tight. During his minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery, his narrow nostrils were gently widened, his alar folds were removed, along with that big flap in his [...]
