When we got Money he was a fantastic addition to our family. He immediately got right in. But when the slightest bit of excitement or playtime happened you could just tell the distress he was in to breathe. His tongue would turn purple & it would take him forever just to be able to calm [...]

Bentley the young Frenchie is a perfect candidate for BOAS corrective airway surgery & reminds us why French Bulldogs became America’s most popular dog breed. Early proactive intervention helps dogs like Bentley live a better quality of life & prevents life threatening complications associated with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Affected dogs suffer from respiratory difficulties [...]

Bedhi the Frenchie suffered from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. Bedhi struggled to breathe & to get adequate 🫁 oxygen & had episodes of regurgitation. Bedhi is now LIVING a BETTER LIFE & BREATHING 🫁 WELL after BOAS laser surgery An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE = ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE in BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS. The soft palate = soft [...]

Pugs like Louie have charming personalities but also have a 10 times higher risk for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). Pet parents should monitor their pugs for signs of respiratory distress, such as noisy breathing, snorting, snoring, coughing, or difficulty exercising, & seek veterinary care promptly if any issues arise. Regular vet visits are essential [...]

The “FLAPPING” we SEE & HEAR is abnormal & results from an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE which can affect BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is an Animal Welfare Issue that must be addressed proactively for a favorable outcome & to improve quality of life. What’s An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE? The soft palate = soft [...]

Why are STENOTIC NARES (Closed Nostrils) a PROBLEM ? Did you know that adequate thermoregulation is dependent on nasal ventilation ? Without the ability to breathe through the nose, brachycephalics are forced to breathe through the mouth. This is why we see these breeds open mouth breathing & panting. Stenotic nares are genetic, caused by [...]

The “FLAPPING” we SEE & HEAR is abnormal & results from an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE which can affect BRACHYCEPHALIC DOGS. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is an Animal Welfare Issue that must be addressed proactively for a favorable outcome & to improve quality of life. What’s An ELONGATED SOFT PALATE? The soft palate = soft [...]