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If you’re the owner of a pug, French bulldog, Boxer or other similar flat-faced breed, you might hear your vet talking about being brachycephalic and needing ‘BOAS surgery’. What does being brachycephalic mean? What is B…

With increasing numbers of short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs in the canine population, we’re getting increasing calls for BOAS surgery. A series of operations to help dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome…

If you own a short-nosed dog, or are considering getting one, there’s a good chance you will have heard about BOAS. Here, we’ll look at the condition, the causes and when surgery might be needed. We’ll…

We all know many short-nosed dogs struggle to breathe, due to “BOAS” - Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. And sadly, lovely as they are, Frenchies are particularly prone to the problem. But beyond medical manage…

BOAS stands for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. A brachycephalic dog is one with a short nose - brachy means short, and cephalic head, which means the skull bones are short and give the face and nose a squash…

No matter what pet you have, you will need to offer them a diet that provides all the nutrients they need in order to thrive. From our standard furry friends such as cats and dogs, to more exotic pets…