In 2022, for the first time in 31 years, the Labrador retriever was dethroned as the most popular by the French Bulldog, and the French Bulldog continued on its winning streak into 2023. With the rise in popularity of the French Bulldog, there has been a rise in brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) cases in [...]
Feeling privileged to share my story & represent Rossvetschool I am honored to part of a progressive movement that is addressing Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in General Practice.
Thankful that Rossvetschool gave me the opportunity to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a veterinarian ! It was a pleasure to connect with veterinarians from around the globe & witness all the impressive improvements made to this institution that will always hold a very special place in my heart. Love being part of the [...]
Recap of the 2024 West Indies Veterinary Conference in St. Kitts ! It was a pleasure connecting with veterinarians from around the world & sharing some pearls of wisdom that I have learned in general practice. We discussed how to recognize & correct Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) as well as the benefits of implementing [...]
Join us Wednesday, September 25th to learn how to navigate the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) epidemic. There is nothing more rewarding than helping a dog breathe & resolving an airway obstruction. I will be sharing how BOAS corrective surgery can be a game-changing procedure that is performed in general practice. BOAS laser surgery is [...]
Excited for Friday’s Facebook Live 1:00pm with whenpetsfly & dr.nelva ! We will discuss Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) & the associated health issues of Brachycephalic Dog Breeds when it comes to safe pet travel ! I am thrilled to have this opportunity to delve into this topic with a fellow veterinary professional who has [...]
Excited to present 3 lectures at the West Indies Veterinary Conference in November ! Join me in St. Kitts where we will be discussing recognizing Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, performing Laser Surgery Correction of the Upper Airways, & the many applications & advantages of laser surgery in general practice. This fantastic conference combines continued education [...]
We must do better to help raise awareness about Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). A recent study revealed a majority of show judges (59.3%) agreed (totally or partly) that it is essential to follow the breed standard, even if it can be associated with health issues. The corresponding percentages of veterinarians, breeders, & owners were [...]
Join us as we dive into a serious discussion with 2 veterinarians about traveling with Brachycephalic Breeds. How should you prepare? What precautions should you take? What tips will the doctors give? Do you have a question for the doctors? Send them to WhenPetsFly@gmail.com and we will review them on the live. Want to create [...]
