Kali the playful Frenchie had a big heart and a tiny nose. Behind her snorts & snuffles was a daily struggle—her nose was so tightly pinched, she could barely breathe. Walks left her gasping & sleep came with choking. Her family thought it was “just how Frenchies are.” But then she had a simple laser [...]
Kali’s BOAS PLAYLIST included wheezing, gagging, choking, retching, snorting, choking, & snoring. The SOUNDS of an Active Airway Obstruction are NOT CUTE & require EARLY RECOGNITION & appropriate INTERVENTION.
It’s called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and increasingly in the U.S., this is a cause of early death or at the very least impaired quality of life for many dogs, especially some pretty popular breeds including Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs and others. Dr. Boaz Man explains HERE what is physiologically going on with these [...]
Lilo’s airway obstruction in her throat was caused by a flap known as an elongated soft palate. One afternoon, during a simple game of fetch, she froze mid-run—her mouth wide open, tongue out, gasping for air. Her family panicked as her breathing turned into a harsh, choking sound. Her airway was too crowded for her [...]
Kali is BREATHING & THRIVING 3 weeks after BOAS Laser Surgery !
From Hot Spots to Head Shakes: What Allergies Really Mean for Dogs and Cats You know the sound. The endless slurping of paws at midnight. The scratch-thump of a leg on the hardwood floor. The shake of the head that sprays brown debris from your dog’s ears. You’ve noticed hair thinning on the belly, sore [...]
Is It Pain or Aging? How to Tell and What to Do As pets grow older, many of their behaviors begin to change- slower walks, longer naps, and the occasional hesitation before jumping up on the couch. It’s easy to chalk this up to “just getting older.” But sometimes, these signs point to something more [...]
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 [...]
