Buster begging for some loving even though he wasn’t feeling his best ❤️
Sometimes when your pet boards with us, during their playtime they get to have special treatment! Minnie got dibs on the doctor's chair and was excited to hang with them too. Look at that happy tail!
Harvest Pawfest is next week October 5th from 1-6 PM! Come on out and have a pawesome time. Don’t forget they are having a pet costume contest that is 80’s themed!
Our patients here like to work over at the bread factory kneading dough and making biscuits!
Peanut is a little ball of energy and loves his toys and doing parkour! 🏃💨
When the Churu is THAT good 😋
Tokyo Drift: Suri edition 💨
V-gel Advanced for rabbits gives a high-performance alternative to using endotracheal tubes and face mask during routine procedures. Located in the pharynx, a secure airway seal is obtained through the combination of a soft material and design contours, which mirror the anatomical airway structure of the rabbit. This delivers a clear and safe airway in under 10 seconds, avoids patient trauma, and provides a seal enabling mechanical or manual ventilation. Shown here, the CO2 (carbon dioxide) on the anesthesia monitor ensures that proper ventilation is administered.
Introducing Cece, a newly found dog who was rescued by Deer Park Animal Hospital and is now in the care of https://m.facebook.com/SouthernComfortsAnimalRescueTx/ She came in very anemic due to hookworms and fleas so she received a blood transfusion with us today. It is important to make sure pets are on prevention to help protect them from these parasites. If you would like to help her with medical costs, you can donate to Southern Comforts either through PayPal [email protected] and Venmo Leeselman@paysoco
Surgery for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) first involves a detailed history to understand the extent of symptoms a particular dog may have and to provide clear expectations after surgery. Every dog has different anatomy, therefore, surgery outcomes are very different for each animal. Following a history, an airway exam by a surgeon familiar with the complexity of this condition is performed. The exam is performed under anesthesia to allow us to examine the very back of the throat. While under anesthesia, the nose, throat and mouth are cleaned and the proposed surgery is performed. Surgery involves removing the excess tissue that is present causing the obstruction in the airway and typically includes the following: nares resection (widening of the nostrils), palatoplasty (shortening and thinning the soft palate) and sacculectomy (removing the saccules or “balloon” structures that are in the back of the throat). Most dogs require all three procedures. Here at Family Animal Hospital we encourage owners of brachycephalic breeds to consider this surgery next time they’re in for an appointment.
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is an animal welfare condition affecting flat faced dogs which leads to severe respiratory distress & life threatening complications.
Shown here is one of our employee's dog Hazel who has these breathing problems. If you notice, they will display a snorting/snoring sound.
Abnormalities that contribute to this disease include an elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, a hypoplastic trachea, aberrant turbinates, and everted laryngeal saccules (a condition which occurs secondary to the other abnormalities). Greater pressures are required during breathing, particularly during inspiration. Over time the increased negative airway pressure results in secondary changes & complications that make it difficult to breathe during exercise, stress, & heat.
Affected dogs may be unable to take deep or fast enough breaths to release carbon dioxide. This leads to distress & further increases respiratory rate & heart rate, creating a vicious cycle that can quickly lead to life-threatening situations such as pneumonia, bronchitis, hyperthermia, and collapse.
Minimally invasive corrective laser airway surgery involves widening the entrance to each nostril, removing excessive tissue within each nostril, and removing the excessive tissue of an elongated soft palate. This combination of procedures is performed without the need for sutures and drastically improves airflow and oxygenation.
Benefits of laser surgery include minimal bleeding, short anesthesia time, reduced pain, swelling, and tissue trauma. Early treatment has been proven to prevent secondary conditions from developing, improve breathing, and improve overall quality of life.
We use Aesculight CO2 laser that vaporizes cleanly and precisely, while sealing blood vessels at the same time. If you would like to see a part of a soft palate surgery, you can view this link of Dr. Zoo's previous surgery video.
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Sprinkles says she loves having her play times while boarding with us! Did you know that we offer play times and 15 minute walks? Just ask when dropping off for boarding to see if you would like some extra activity for your pets stay ❤️
