Nothing is more rewarding than seeing Miro’s transformation as he goes from struggling to breathe to absolutely thriving. It’s truly unreal how much their quality of life can change, and it’s moments like these that remind me why we have dedicated our lives to helping animals.
From blocked to bliss, the laser’s the trick, opening Ollie’s nose smooth & quick. Ollie can finally breathe free, full of drive, because all dogs deserve to thrive!
This X-ray shows Ollie’s throat flap, the elongated soft palate, that blocks his airway. The sound you hear is called stertor, a sign of airway obstruction. The solution: Vetscalpel laser surgery to open the airway & help Ollie breathe.
Snoring & stertor aren’t cute sounds, they’re warning signs of an elongated soft palate & airway obstruction, part of a serious animal welfare issue called BOAS, or Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. These pets struggle to breathe, sleep, & play — but with precise laser surgery, we can open their airways, ease their pain, & help [...]
From gasps to grace, laser brought Ash a smiling face.
Each breath was a fight, Luna snored by day & was restless at night. Vetscalpel’s laser opened her nose & now she breathes freely wherever she goes. From short, hard breaths to joyful play, Luna’s new life begins today.
Breathing through a straw is a struggle every day. Blocked by a palate, each breath is a chore, without it they struggle no more. We hope this explanation helps explain the active blockage in the throat, known as an Elongated Soft Palate which is an animal welfare issue.
