Fiona’s BOAS Consult

By |December 26th, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

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 [...]

Enzo the Frenchie Puppy & BOAS Laser Surgery

By |December 26th, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

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 [...]

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