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 [...]
Thankful to rossvetschool, adtalem, plumproductionsmedia for helping capture my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine & sharing the many ways that we are helping to improve the lives of the pets that we care for. There is nothing more important to me than the oath I took as a veterinarian to protect [...]
Privileged to collaborate with drferguson_critterfixervet to help spread awareness about Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in General Practice ! Looking forward to a bright future in which we help all Brachycephalic Breeds breathe better ! This corrective laser airway surgery is a game changer for pets affected by BOAS & it’s truly an amazing time [...]
Renewed Ragnar Rides Again! Ragnar’s spirit was always strong, but Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) forced him to leave his skateboarding career. We are happy to report that Ragnar “Version 2.0” has officially made a comeback & he is better than ever!
An ELONGATED Soft Palate occurs when the soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth extends too far into the throat & airway. This condition obstructs the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulties, especially after exercise & during sleep. It is commonly associated with snoring & sleep apnea in humans & certain [...]
Igor has big, soulful eyes that hold the wisdom of a thousand lifetimes. Despite his lively spirit, Igor had a problem, he had a hard time breathing. From the day he was born, Igor’s breathing was a bit off. His little chest would rise & fall with extra effort, & his breath would come out [...]
Ragnar almost always regurgitated after drinking & eating, suffered from exercise intolerance, & had previously overcome a heat stroke. After a recent grooming it was hard for him to take a full breath. Stories like Ragnar’s continue to inspire us to educate pet parents about intervention for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Red flags of BOAS [...]
A blocked nose is like a fortress under siege, with mucus piling up behind the nostrils, forming an impenetrable wall. Every time you attempt to breathe it feels like you are trying to suck air through a clogged straw. The saying “Just breathe through your mouth, dear!” isn’t that simple! Imagine your mouth, dry from [...]
The Shar Pei is a distinctive & ancient dog breed known for its wrinkled skin & unique appearance. The breed is believed to have originated over 2,000 years ago in the southern provinces of China. It was initially bred as a multipurpose working dog for hunting, herding, & guarding. The breed nearly went extinct in [...]
