This Fourth of July we celebrate freedom & independence. As veterinarians, our mission is to give animals a different kind of freedom—the freedom to breathe, move, play, & live without preventable suffering. That’s why we’re called to lead with science, advocate for animal welfare, and use our voices to help the pets who can’t speak [...]
Cuteness should never come at the cost of breathing. Over time short nosed dogs have been bred for flatter & cuter faces which brought chronic airway blockage. Noisy breathing, gagging, heat intolerance… those aren’t quirks. They’re red flags of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. As pet parents, our job is to notice those signs, speak up, [...]
Can you guess this dog breed suffering from BOAS? Many people think BOAS only affects French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, & Pugs… but that’s not true. This sweet pup was also struggling to breathe because of an elongated soft palate—a form of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). Take your best guess before we reveal the answer! [...]
A laser ala vestibuloplasty goes beyond a simple nose job—it removes the hidden blockages (alar folds) inside a short-nosed dog’s nostrils that cause significant breathing problems. Traditional “wedge” procedures only partially widen the entrance to the nose while leaving the airway obstructions inside. Our laser gently opens the nose, seals vessels to prevent bleeding, & [...]
Cappuccino went from struggling to breathe to living the life every dog deserves. Because of his heart condition, his cardiologist knew improving his breathing couldn’t wait. With our minimally invasive BOAS Laser Surgery, we gently opened his nose & airway so he could breathe more comfortably & enjoy life again. But this story is about [...]
Sometimes what we are told “is normal” for the breed is far from normal. If you have a dog who makes sounds that do not sound right, they’re most likely not right. As pet parents we must never accept the status quo & always ask questions. If your pet has a problem, there usually is [...]
Sometimes the best cover story isn’t about fame—it’s about giving a dog the gift of breathing. Introducing the newest stars of Bulldog Magazine—Jace & Hazel! These incredible bulldogs went from struggling to breathe to breathing & thriving after minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery. Their transformation is a reminder that every bulldog deserves the chance to [...]
Just 2 days after BOAS laser surgery Lily is on her way to breathing easier, resting better, & loving life. Lily the Pekingese wasn’t living her best life. She had a big rope over her tiny nose, narrow nostrils, & a flap in her throat; all blocking her airways. We used our carbon dioxide laser [...]
Meet Jace, a sweet Frenchie who couldn’t sleep because he couldn’t breathe. His family was exhausted from worry. With the right minimally invasive laser surgery, his airway was opened, his breathing eased, & now he can finally rest like every dog deserves. Checkups like Jace’s remind us why sharing these stories matters. There’s so much [...]
Gucci’s Laser Ala Vestibuloplasty opens the nose by removing airway blockages inside the nostrils called alar folds. Benefits of this minimally invasive laser procedure: Opens entrance to nose for better airflow Removes tissue that blocks breathing Minimizes bleeding, seals blood vessels Reduces swelling, sealing lymphatics Reduces pain by sealing nerve endings Promotes faster healing No [...]
