Meet Jace, a sweet Frenchie who couldn’t sleep because he couldn’t breathe. His family was exhausted from worry. With the right minimally invasive laser surgery, his airway was opened, his breathing eased, & now he can finally rest like every dog deserves. Checkups like Jace’s remind us why sharing these stories matters. There’s so much [...]
Gucci’s Laser Ala Vestibuloplasty opens the nose by removing airway blockages inside the nostrils called alar folds. Benefits of this minimally invasive laser procedure: Opens entrance to nose for better airflow Removes tissue that blocks breathing Minimizes bleeding, seals blood vessels Reduces swelling, sealing lymphatics Reduces pain by sealing nerve endings Promotes faster healing No [...]
Mugsy was forced to breathe through a tiny hole in his throat. Like many short nosed dogs he suffered from a flap in his throat (elongated soft palate) that blocked the entrance of air into his windpipe, making every breath a struggle. Thankfully, we have a minimally invasive solution for this big problem in the [...]
Sadie the Shih tzu had too much stuff in too small of a space making breathing a struggle. Using a precise CO2 laser, we gently opened her nose & throat & completed her BOAS laser surgery. Our laser lets us work with pinpoint accuracy: no sutures, minimal bleeding, less pain & swelling, & no cone [...]
Sam was struggling to breathe, an animal welfare issue called BOAS. After careful exams, we provided minimally invasive laser surgery to open both his nose & his throat. That means less bleeding, less swelling, no sutures, no cone of shame & a smoother recovery with his pet parents by his side. The result? Easier breathing, [...]
Did you know that Pekingese can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) ? If your dog snores loudly, struggles to breathe, pants excessively, or sounds abnormal, don’t ignore it. If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Lily also had a large “big rope”—the skin fold above the nose that is common in [...]
Did you know that Pekingese can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) ? If your dog snores loudly, struggles to breathe, pants excessively, or sounds abnormal, don’t ignore it. If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Lily also had a large “big rope”—the skin fold above the nose that is common in [...]
If it doesn’t sound normal, it’s likely not normal. Listen to Gucci breathe. That noise isn’t cute, it’s a sign his airway is obstructed. That airway obstruction doesn’t just make breathing hard, it also stops dogs from cooling down properly by panting, increasing risk of overheating & emergency & critical care. Using our minimally invasive [...]
Gucci’s story isn’t about surgery, it’s about breath & dignity. Before, every inhale was like trying to pull air through a straw. After his airway was corrected, Gucci can finally breathe, run, & rest. His transformation is a reminder. Breathe is life & it’s our job to notice suffering even when it’s common & do [...]
When it comes to BOAS, the nose matters, as 80% of airway resistance in brachycephalic dogs is attributed to the nose. That’s why correcting the nose is such an important part of helping dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) breathe better. Inside these tiny noses, large alar folds can significantly restrict airflow. These are [...]
