Mugsy was forced to breathe through a tiny hole in his throat. Like many short nosed dogs he suffered from a flap in his throat (elongated soft palate) that blocked the entrance of air into his windpipe, making every breath a struggle. Thankfully, we have a minimally invasive solution for this big problem in the [...]
Sadie the Shih tzu had too much stuff in too small of a space making breathing a struggle. Using a precise CO2 laser, we gently opened her nose & throat & completed her BOAS laser surgery. Our laser lets us work with pinpoint accuracy: no sutures, minimal bleeding, less pain & swelling, & no cone [...]
Sam was struggling to breathe, an animal welfare issue called BOAS. After careful exams, we provided minimally invasive laser surgery to open both his nose & his throat. That means less bleeding, less swelling, no sutures, no cone of shame & a smoother recovery with his pet parents by his side. The result? Easier breathing, [...]
Did you know that Pekingese can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) ? If your dog snores loudly, struggles to breathe, pants excessively, or sounds abnormal, don’t ignore it. If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Lily also had a large “big rope”—the skin fold above the nose that is common in [...]
Did you know that Pekingese can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) ? If your dog snores loudly, struggles to breathe, pants excessively, or sounds abnormal, don’t ignore it. If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Lily also had a large “big rope”—the skin fold above the nose that is common in [...]
If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Listen to Gucci breathe. That noise isn’t cute, it’s a sign his airway is obstructed. That airway obstruction doesn’t just make breathing hard, it also stops dogs from cooling down properly by panting, increasing risk of overheating & emergency & critical care. Using our minimally invasive [...]
Gucci’s story isn’t about surgery, it’s about breath & dignity. Before, every inhale was like trying to pull air through a straw. After his airway was corrected, Gucci can finally breathe, run, & rest. His transformation is a reminder. Breathe is life & it’s our job to notice suffering even when it’s common & do [...]
When it comes to BOAS, the nose matters, as 80% of airway resistance in brachycephalic dogs is attributed to the nose. That’s why correcting the nose is such an important part of helping dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) breathe better. Inside these tiny noses, large alar folds can significantly restrict airflow. These are [...]
Snorting, gagging, & struggling to get air is NOT normal, it’s BOAS. Sam the English Bulldog is sweet & loyal but each breath was a struggle. Step 1 of Sam’s transformation? Minimally invasive CO2 laser soft palate surgery. No sutures, less bleeding, less swelling, & no cone of shame. We removed that thick flap that [...]
Breathing is life & oxygen is not optional & we all share a duty to help pets & people recognize suffering. In short nosed breeds like Frenchies, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Pomeranians, & even mixed breeds although struggling to breathe may seem common, it’s never normal. We must notice the signs— noisy breathing, [...]
