From snoring to soaring, Izzy’s got an open nose & throat, breathing easy & ready to gloat! With every breath, she proves it’s true—short-nosed dogs can thrive anew! The VetScalpel laser leads the way—less bleeding, less pain, & more time to play!
I was deeply honored to share my story, my minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery techniques, & receive the 2026 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery at this year’s Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium. I connected with amazing colleagues worldwide, including Dr. Joe Owens, with whom I had a great chat on his podcast about BOAS—stay tuned! [...]
From struggling & snoring to goal scoring—Zoe’s dreams became reality once she could finally breathe. Now she’s unstoppable on the soccer field. BOAS laser surgery proves that with the right minimally invasive procedure & a caring touch, nothing’s impossible.
Georgia is breathing & thriving after her minimally invasive laser airway surgery! Loud breathing isn’t normal for short-nosed dogs—it’s a sign of BOAS. With surgery, we open the nose, shorten the soft palate, & thanks to the laser, there’s no sutures, minimal bleeding, & less swelling. It’s a fast recovery & a new lease on [...]
Lights, camera, satisfaction! Oreo’s back in action—breathing easy, thriving, & loving life with his open airway. This incredible laser surgery is unmatched when it comes to BOAS correction. We remove those tough blockages in these tiny, delicate, highly vascular areas with minimal bleeding, swelling, & pain. That’s why we share stories like Oreo’s—so every pet [...]
From aspiration pneumonia to trotting for tricks, Gunner’s transformation is remarkable! Just 3 days after his minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery, he’s loving life & showing off new tricks. It’s amazing what breathing freely does for the whole body! Gunner’s story reminds us that early intervention is key. If your pup snores, gags, breathes through [...]
From Breathless to Boundless, meet Michaela “Version 2.0”! She’s proof that age doesn’t hold back a better life. Using minimally invasive VetScalpel laser surgery, we cleared her nose & throat blockages, giving her a new chance to breathe, thrive, & explore life to the fullest. We’re proud to help these dogs transform—thanks for celebrating Michaela’s [...]
Tucker the 5 year old Pug was struggling to breathe after prior airway surgeries. His pet parent sought help as he still snored, struggled with exercise, & had poor sleep. We discovered persistent obstruction during his sedated exam. Accessing & marking these throat areas is difficult, but our laser allowed us to precisely do both—without [...]
This is not just a veterinary office — this is a place where animals are truly understood and genuinely loved. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the difference. The kindness isn’t scripted, the concern isn’t rushed, and the care isn’t surface-level. Every single person on the team treats your pet like they [...]
From a closed nose to air that flows— Milo’s breathing journey began with blocked airways. With our minimally invasive laser, we opened his throat & his nose to maximize airflow. No sutures, no blood, no mess—just finesse. Now Milo breathes & thrives!
