01/24/2025
Airway Awareness!
Zaylum, a 2-year-old French Bulldog, came into our clinic for a Stenotic Nares and Elongated Soft Palate Resection Surgery. Check out these before and after photos of the nares (or nostrils). Notice how closed off the nostril on the left side is in the “before” photo compared to the right, which has been surgically opened.
Brachycephalic dogs (smooshed-faced breeds) are born with the anatomy you see in the “before” pictures. As you can imagine, it’s incredibly difficult for them to breathe, especially when heat, exercise, or excitement come into play.
Airway procedures like this truly change their lives! These dogs go from struggling to breathe to living so much more comfortably, and we’re honored to help them feel their best. If you have a squishy-faced companion at home and have questions about their breathing, feel free to reach out!
