Let’s celebrate Arma’s 2nd Birthday & his ability to BREATHE 🫁 & THRIVE after BOAS Laser Surgery !

Thankful for the opportunity to help raise awareness on Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

Compare Porkind (had BOAS surgery) to Rudy (before BOAS surgery). They are both Frenchie’s of the same age & the difference in their quality of life & breathing is obvious & clear. BOAS is an ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE!

Shih Tzus are brachycephalic breeds & can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) This condition arises from their anatomical features, including a short nose/flattened face, which can lead to breathing difficulties. BOAS is caused by structural abnormalities in the airway, including: 1. Stenotic Nares: Narrow nostrils that restrict airflow. 2. Elongated Soft Palate: Excess [...]

Thankful to help Frenchie’s breathe & thrive with BOAS laser surgery !

Ever pinched your nose & attempted to breathe ? STENOTIC NARES are a genetic malformation of the cartilage in the nose. Without the ability to breathe through the nose, some brachycephalics must breathe through the mouth (open mouth breathing & panting) Did you know that THERMOREGULATION depends on NASAL VENTILATION ? Over time INCREASED airway [...]

Cavaliers can suffer from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Penny came to us for a second opinion for chronic sleep apnea, panting, snoring, regurgitation, & exercise intolerance. We hope that Penny’s story inspires others to seek help when symptoms of BOAS are present.

Fiona’s Soft Palate was LONG & THICK creating an AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION ! Frenchies have a 17 times higher risk for an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE & Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) This occurs when the soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth is too long for the dog’s shorter skull, causing breathing [...]