It’s time to shine a flashlight on Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) which is a major health & welfare problem in Brachycephalic Breeds as it causes breathing difficulties, heat & exercise intolerance, sleep-disordered breathing, cyanosis & collapse in affected individuals. In line with the increased popularity of these breeds & the demand for “hyper-types”, the [...]

Stertor = noisy breathing when inhaling; it’s a low-pitched, snoring sound that usually arises from the vibration of relaxed or flabby tissue/fluid & usually arises from airway blockage in the throat/pharynx Stridor = high-pitched, noisy breathing; that result when relatively rigid tissues vibrate with the passage of air; resulting from partial or complete blockage of [...]

Improving quality of life for dogs like Zeus who suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is a responsibility that we take seriously. Did you know that French Bulldogs have 17 times higher risk of developing life threatening conditions such as heat stroke (hyperthermia), aspiration pneumonia, bronchitis, & collapse ? This is based on a recent [...]

Thor is BREATHING lungs GREAT just a few days after BOAS laser surgery. Thor is a 3 year old french bulldog suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Thor snored Zzz loudly, had sleep apnea (struggled to get adequate oxygen during sleep) & suffered from episodes of regurgitation. An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE [...]

Pugs are in the top 3 breeds most at risk for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. PUGS have a 10 times higher risk of developing life threatening hyperthermia, pneumonia, respiratory obstruction, & collapse. A GOOD LIFE for any dog requires NORMAL lungs BREATHING & it’s our job to recognize when a pet needs help. SYMPTOMS of [...]

So thankful for this heartfelt 5 star review! “Dr. Man is a ninja with a laser beam! My pug had serious breathing problems. I was told she needed surgery to correct this. It was going to be painful with at least 2 weeks of downtime. I couldnt put my little doggie through this. Then a [...]

Jax is thriving 3 weeks after BOAS Laser Surgery! His mom reports he is now a “different dog” & that his breathing, activity, snoring, & regurgitation have all improved ! His loud breathing in the exam room confirmed upper respiratory stridor secondary to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = ANIMAL WELFARE [...]