“If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s probably not normal.”

Dr. Boaz Man explains that noisy breathing, snoring, gagging, & struggling to breathe should never be accepted as “normal” for short-nosed dogs.

Thanks to the invention of the CO₂ laser by Dr. Kumar Patel & the advancement of minimally invasive technology through VetScalpel, veterinarians now have new ways to help correct airway obstructions in the nose & throat & help these dogs breathe & thrive.

This year Dr. Boaz Man was honored to receive the 2026 Kumar Patel CV Laser Surgery Award & share his step-by-step minimally invasive techniques with veterinarians—continuing a mission to educate the profession & improve the lives of brachycephalic dogs worldwide.

Because breathing is life.