Coughing, Sneezing, Wheezing: What Do Those Sounds Mean for Your Pet? A sudden snort on the sofa or a raspy cough during a walk can make any pet parent pause. In flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs and Pugs, noisy breathing is almost expected, yet it can also signal that airways are running out of [...]
At Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, we understand that learning your pet needs surgery—whether it’s a routine spay or a more involved procedure—can bring a mix of emotions. It’s completely natural to feel uncertain or anxious. That’s why we’re here: to guide you through every step with clarity, compassion, and trusted medical care. Our team is [...]
What sounds like “cute snorting or snoring” is a sign of labored breathing, a daily struggle for air that no dog should endure. Pet parents mistake these symptoms as “normal for the breed,” because that is what they were told. Stenotic nares is a common yet serious condition in French Bulldogs, where the nostrils are [...]
A TRAP DOOR in the THROAT is NOT ACCEPTABLE. BREATHING should NEVER be a STRUGGLE for Man’s Best Friend. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is an ANIMAL WELFARE PROBLEM.
Watch Bruno’s BOAS transformation. Because ALL DOGS deserve to BREATHE & THRIVE.
Having a foreign object stuck in your throat & airway feels terrifying & overwhelming, like your body is being hijacked by panic & instinct. Here’s how it can feel: 1. Tightness & pressure: A sudden, gripping sensation in your throat, like something is lodged & won’t move. 2. Air hunger: You try to breathe in, [...]
What’s Pucci’s 4th Bday Gift ? BREATHING & THRIVING after BOAS laser surgery ! We are thrilled to help this beautiful Frenchie live a better life !
Breathing shouldn’t be a struggle. Not for Morty. Not for any dog. Morty is the kind of pup who just wants to love & be loved. But behind his goofy grin & wagging tail was a constant fight to breathe. Every breath was loud. Labored. Like he had something stuck in his throat that just [...]
This is NOT CUTE, it’s a CRISIS ! Too many pets struggling to breathe, not from illness, but from the way they were bred. Bred for looks, but at what cost? Their short skulls & flat faces make breathing a daily struggle. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) affects short nosed, flat-faced breeds like French & [...]
