Did you know that English Bulldogs are at a 12× higher risk for an airway obstruction (BOAS)? This was concluded by a nationwide pet insurance analysis of over 50,000 brachycephalic dogs.

BOAS isn’t just snoring — it’s a serious animal welfare issue that affects breathing, heat tolerance, sleep, & overall quality of life.

One of the most common culprits is an elongated soft palate, where excess tissue (flap) in the back of the throat gets sucked into the windpipe during breathing — blocking airflow, especially during excitement, heat, or sleep.

At Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, we use a minimally invasive CO₂ laser to precisely shorten & reshape this obstructing tissue. The laser allows us to open the airway with less bleeding, less swelling, no sutures, & a faster recovery — so Bulldogs can breathe, thrive, & live better lives.