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Money the Pocket Bully Before BOAS Laser Surgery

By |March 4th, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is an animal welfare issue that can affect short, flattened faces (brachycephalic breeds) such as French bulldogs, Pugs, & English bulldogs. Affected dogs suffer from respiratory difficulties due to their anatomical abnormalities, including narrowed airways, elongated soft palates, & small nostrils. These issues lead to breathing difficulties, exercise intolerance, overheating, [...]

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome & Results After BOAS Laser Surgery

By |March 3rd, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

RED FLAGS of BOAS can include: 1. Noisy breathing, snoring, wheezing, snorting 2. Open Mouth Breathing 3. Exercise Intolerance 4. Gagging 5. Choking 6. Regurgitation 7. Abdominal Breathing 8. Bluish Color (instead of pink) of Gums 9. Sleep Zzz Apnea Lucca the young frenchie had just recovered from aspiration pneumonia before visiting us for a [...]

Lucca Before & After BOAS Laser Surgery

By |March 3rd, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

Lucca the young frenchie had just recovered from aspiration pneumonia before visiting us for a BOAS laser surgery consultation. Lucca regurgitated at home daily, especially after activity & excitement, & struggled to breathe on a daily basis. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is an Animal Welfare Issue that must be addressed proactively to improve breathing & [...]

BRisk Score Screening Tool for Brachycephalic Dogs & BOAS

By |March 1st, 2024|Boas Laser Surgery|

The Brisk Score was developed in 2019 & is a tool that helps us determine anesthetic risk for individual brachycephalic pets. The Important Details of Brisk Score Include: 1. OBJECTIVE To develop & validate a preoperative brachycephalic risk BRisk score that objectively & accurately predicts the risk of major complications or death in dogs undergoing [...]

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