Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital

A pinhole for air? That’s NOT fair. 💔 Marco deserved more than a struggle to breathe.

His elongated soft palate left only a tiny opening for air.

Common in Frenchies? YES.
Normal? NEVER. 🚫

Watch as we use our minimally invasive VetScalpel CO₂ laser to remove the obstruction—no throat sutures needed!

A more open airway. A chance to breathe easier. A better quality of life. ❤️

🐶 Next up: Marco’s laser nose job! Stay tuned!

Stop normalizing noisy breathing.
Every dog deserves to breathe & thrive. 🐾

Stress is normal. Struggling to breathe isn’t. Meet Marco, a 2½-year-old French Bulldog whose routine vet visit turned into a breathing crisis.

Dogs with BOAS struggle to breathe and cool down, especially when stressed or excited.

Medication helped Marco relax, but it didn’t fix his obstructed airway.

No dog should struggle for air. This is an animal welfare issue, not a breed characteristic we should accept as normal.

Stay tuned for Marco’s minimally invasive VetScalpel CO₂ laser BOAS surgery and his chance to breathe & thrive!

Hear Papi’s second chance at life. What was considered “normal” breathing for Papi was actually a sign of an obstructed airway.

Just 3 weeks after minimally invasive VetScalpel CO₂ laser BOAS surgery, listen to the difference!

This technology is a game changer for veterinarians like us in general practice, allowing us to address obstructive tissue in the nose and throat with precision, minimal bleeding, and no sutures in the airway.

Same Papi. A whole new way to breathe.

Noisy breathing is NOT normal for the breed. Let’s stop normalizing the abnormal.

Recognize it. Correct it. Breathe & thrive.

Watch Cooper breathe in his new life! The first 20 seconds versus the last 20 seconds show a lifetime of difference.

Cooper’s noisy breathing wasn’t normal. His nose and throat were obstructing the airflow he needed to breathe comfortably.

With minimally invasive VetScalpel CO₂ laser surgery, we removed the excess tissue blocking his nose and throat, helping him breathe more freely.

The difference speaks for itself. Just listen!

This is why we continue sharing stories like Cooper’s. Recognizing noisy breathing can be the first step toward changing a dog’s quality of life.

Because oxygen isn’t a luxury. Breathing is life. And every dog deserves the chance to breathe and thrive!

A tiny nose can hide a BIG breathing problem.
For French Bulldogs, their nose isn’t just about smelling, it’s about getting oxygen, helping them regulate body temperature, sleep comfortably, and stay cool.

When nostrils are too narrow, even simple things like breathing, sleeping, playing, and exercising can become a struggle.

Using our minimally invasive CO₂ laser BOAS surgery, we carefully remove obstructive tissue to improve airflow, without stitches.

And recovery matters, too! Our Fear Free approach allows pet parents to comfort their dogs right by their side during recovery.

Being born with a short nose shouldn’t mean a lifetime of struggling to breathe. Noisy breathing isn’t normal just because it’s common.

Let’s stop normalizing the abnormal. Every dog deserves to breathe and thrive!

Cooper wasn’t born to struggle with every breath. His narrowed nostrils & elongated soft palate were obstructing his airway, making every breath harder than it should be.

Using our minimally invasive CO₂ laser, we removed the excess tissue blocking his throat—without sutures.

Just because noisy breathing is common in French Bulldogs doesn’t mean it’s normal.

Let’s stop normalizing the abnormal. Every dog deserves to breathe freely and thrive!

Six months later, Peach’s breathing tells the whole story. A short nose shouldn’t mean a lifetime of struggling to breathe.

Peach’s elongated soft palate and narrowed nostrils made every breath harder.

Six months after minimally invasive CO₂ laser BOAS surgery, look at her now—even after exercise! ❤️

Noisy breathing isn’t normal just because it’s common.

Let’s stop normalizing the abnormal.

If your flat-faced dog snores, struggles to breathe, or tires easily, schedule a veterinary evaluation.

Every dog deserves to breathe better and thrive.

Peach’s tiny nose hid a BIG problem. Every breath was harder than it should be. With minimally invasive CO₂ laser surgery, we opened her nasal passages to maximize airflow.

This isn’t about changing how dogs look. It’s about changing how they LIVE.

Breathing is life. Oxygen is not optional.