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Imagine having something stuck in your throat every minute of your life— that’s how brachycephalic dogs live, gasping for breath. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. In short-nosed dogs, the elongated soft palate is a flap of tissue at the back of their throat that’s too long for their airway. Instead of sitting [...]
Izzy the French Bulldog reminds us that it’s time to recognize BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome)—an animal welfare issue affecting many of America’s most popular short-nosed dogs. French Bulldogs are about 17 times more likely to be affected, followed by English Bulldogs at 12 times & Pugs at 10 times. But BOAS can affect any [...]
Gunner a 6mo old English Bulldog was abandoned early by a breeder, battling airway obstruction, regurgitation, 2 episodes of aspiration pneumonia, & multiple ER visits prior to his BOAS minimally invasive laser surgery. Thanks to a loving home & timely care, he is on his way to a better life! With his breathing corrected, he [...]
Bruno struggled to breathe, but shortly after BOAS laser surgery he was breathing easily & living happily. Recovery is typically smooth, with minimal complications, giving dogs like Bruno a second chance at a full, active life. And recently, a study confirmed that the VetScalpel laser—used for airway correction—has fewer complications than other surgical tools. So, [...]
Meet the Boaz BOAS: Giving short-nosed dogs their breath back. Our Vetscalpel laser seals blood vessels for bloodless cuts, seals nerve endings to reduce pain, & seals lymphatics to reduce swelling. It’s a minimally invasive game-changer for a major animal welfare issue in America’s most popular dogs. Share to raise awareness!
10 seconds: Bentley’s airway unlocked. Bentley’s elongated soft palate was like an impenetrable wall in his throat, blocking airflow with every breath. This common problem in short-nosed dogs can lead to snoring, noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, overheating, sleep disturbances, & a reduced quality of life. Using minimally invasive VetScalpel CO₂ laser surgery, we carefully removed [...]
Did you know the “Breathless Breed” is also America’s most popular dog breed? Their little throats are often blocked by extra tissue, the elongated soft palate, leaving them gasping for every breath. Imagine a flap stealing your air—that’s the reality for them. They choke, gag, regurgitate, aspirate, snore, can’t sleep, can’t exercise, overheat, become oxygen [...]
From snoring to soaring, Izzy’s got an open nose & throat, breathing easy & ready to gloat! With every breath, she proves it’s true—short-nosed dogs can thrive anew! The VetScalpel laser leads the way—less bleeding, less pain, & more time to play!
Watch our Laser Mark, Cut, Vaporize, & Remove this Mast Cell Tumor on Junior’s thigh. Our Vetscalpel CO2 laser makes precise, bloodless cuts—sealing vessels to reduce bleeding, nerves to reduce pain, & lymphatics to reduce swelling. In the end, it means less trauma and a smooth recovery—so Junior can get right back to living his [...]
I was deeply honored to share my story, my minimally invasive BOAS laser surgery techniques, & receive the 2026 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery at this year’s Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium. I connected with amazing colleagues worldwide, including Dr. Joe Owens, with whom I had a great chat on his podcast about BOAS—stay tuned! [...]
