Lola came to us with open mouth breathing after activity due to her exercise intolerance, swallowing difficulties, snoring, & burping. Lola suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) Laser surgery of her nose & elongated soft palate was performed to help improve her breathing & increase oxygen airflow. Did you know that thermoregulation hot is [...]

Zen person was the theme during Bahia’s dog recovery from BOAS lungs laser surgery. Bahia had soft music , a warm smile towel embrace, yoga person mat, & most importantly his mom heart by his side during his recovery ! Bahia’s experience depicts the strength of the human-animal bond that we recognize & prioritize. A [...]

Redding’s STENOTIC NOSE was a large part of his breathing lungs problem Did you know that thermoregulation is dependent on nasal ventilation ? Without the ability to breathe through the nose, many brachycephalics are forced to breathe through the mouth. This is often why we see these brachycephalic breeds open mouth breathing & panting. Stenotic [...]

Taz’s Transformation Before & After BOAS Laser Surgery is so rewarding for all parties involved ! We are thankful to have so many proactive pet parents who recognize signs & symptoms of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). It’s important to recognize the symptoms of this disease early in life. SYMPTOMS of BOAS include: 1. Noisy [...]

Step 1 = Laser Mark the Nostrils nose For Resection Step 2 = Excise Tissue & Laser Ablate Inside Both Nostrils Step 3 = Compare Before & After Results Step 4 = Shine Flashlight Light & confirm an Open Airway thumb Did you know that thermoregulation is dependent on nasal ventilation ? Without the ability [...]

“Odin went from a DIESEL 🛻 TRUCK to an ELECTRIC VEHICLE” according to his PET PARENTS ! A GOOD LIFE for any dog requires NORMAL 🫁 BREATHING & it’s our job to recognize when a pet needs help. SYMPTOMS of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) include: 1. Noisy breathing, snoring, wheezing, snorting 2. Open Mouth [...]

Boo Boo the 6 year old Pomeranian had a history of a collapse event while on the beach, upper respiratory stertor, & snoring Zzzz which began 3 years ago. Boo Boo’s mom mentioned that he would wake up in the middle of the night & described signs of sleep apnea. Boo Boo presented to us [...]

Shylo a 15 month old french bulldog had limited activity because he suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. He would become overheated at the dog park, struggled to get adequate oxygen, & had episodes of regurgitation. During his consult he became extremely stressed & required sedation to calm him & obtain xrays of his airways. [...]