Stenotic Nares corrective surgery involves enlarging the nasal openings (from the outside by enlarging the entrance into the nostril & from the inside by removing the alar fold within the nostril) & is a highly effective procedure that helps alleviate Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Stenotic Nares (narrowing of the nostrils) seen in brachycephalic breeds [...]
Before BOAS Surgery Archie was PANTING , MOUTH BREATHING, TONGUE OUT, BELLY 🫁 BREATHING, GAGGING , & STRESSED down thumb because he was OXYGEN DEPRIVED 3 weeks after BOAS Surgery Archie is CALM, has a CLOSED mouth, TONGUE is TUCKED away, & he’s Grinning to have OXYGEN & AIRFLOW through his NOSE & THROAT & [...]
BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) surgery plays an important role in improving health & well-being. Here are 5 key points regarding their significance: 1. Enhancing Breathing: Brachycephalic dogs have short muzzles & compressed airways. BOAS surgery aims to alleviate breathing difficulties by correcting anatomical abnormalities that contribute to airway obstruction. This procedure can significantly improve [...]
There’s nothing more satisfying & rewarding than seeing a dog like Saint walk in with difficulty breathing 🫁 & walk out a few hours later breathing better with an improved quality of life ! We are so thankful to all the amazing pet parents who have been proactive in improving breathing in their brachycephalic dogs [...]
An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = an ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE ! The SOFT PALATE is the soft part in the back of the roof of your dog’s mouth that separates the nasal nose passages from the mouth The SOFT PALATE SHOULD NEVER HANG in the throat in front of the windpipe (trachea) lungs Imagine living with [...]
Brachycephalic syndrome (BS) constitutes a major health & welfare problem in several short-nosed breeds as it causes breathing difficulties, heat & exercise intolerance, sleep-disordered breathing, cyanosis & collapse in the affected individuals. In line with the increased popularity of brachycephalic breeds & the demand for hyper-types, the problem seems to be continuously growing. Surgery & [...]
What’s an ELONGATED soft palate see like before & after laser surgery/staphylectomy ? The SOFT PALATE is the soft part in the back of the roof of your dog’s mouth that separates the nasal nose passages from the mouth The SOFT PALATE SHOULD NEVER HANG in the throat in front of the windpipe (trachea) lungs [...]
Nero is 4 weeks post BOAS Laser Surgery & is BREATHING lungs GREAT ! Imagine STRUGGLING to BREATHE lungs on a DAILY BASIS ! These adorable SMUSHED faced dog paw (Frenchie’s, Pugs, English Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, & Boxers) all have something in common: they are #BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS These breeds possess the flat face, pushed-up nose, [...]
Lucky was STRUGGLING to BREATHE lungs on a DAILY BASIS ! These adorable SMUSHED faced dog paw (Frenchies, Pugs, English Bulldogs) all have something in common: they are #BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS These breeds possess the flat face, pushed-up nose, narrow nostrils, & large see Unfortunately, because of this peculiar anatomy, brachycephalic dogs often have a hard [...]
