Brachycephalic breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, and Brussels Griffons, are known for their lovable, flat-faced appearance. Unfortunately, this distinctive head structure features a shortened muzzle, which can compromise normal respiratory function. Many brachycephalic pets experience difficulty breathing, noisy inhalation, overheating, or exercise intolerance. Because of these anatomic features, most brachycephalic patients are affected by Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) refers to a group of upper airway abnormalities that restrict airflow and make breathing more difficult. Common abnormalities include an elongated soft palate, stenotic (narrowed) nares, and, in some cases, a hypoplastic (underdeveloped) trachea. Over time, these conditions can worsen and significantly impact a pet’s comfort, energy level, and overall quality of life.
When these anatomic abnormalities interfere with a pet’s ability to breathe normally, surgery is the treatment of choice. At Paws for a Cause Vet Care, we offer corrective surgery for BOAS that can be performed on patients with elongated soft palates and/or stenotic nares, often in conjunction with their spay or neuter procedure when appropriate. Not every patient requires both procedures; our surgeon will only perform the corrections your pet needs, and pricing is adjusted accordingly.
For brachycephalic cats, they often do not require elongated soft palate corrections but can benefit at times from nares-widening procedures.
To illustrate the effectiveness of these procedures, we are sharing before-and-after photos from a successful BOAS correction, demonstrating the visible improvement in airway structure and the life-changing impact these surgeries can have.
Below, you can find our surgery pricing and information for Brachycephalic breeds
Brachycephalic surgery pricing includes the following:
- All to-go home medications (pain, sedatives, and antibiotics, if necessary)
- Pre-surgical exam the morning of surgery
- Anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring with a state-of-the-art Multiparameter
- Patient warming system
- IV catheter and fluids
- Suture material
- E-collar
- Post-op Monitoring and Recovery
- All to-go home medications (pain, sedatives, and antibiotics, if necessary)
| Surgery | Price |
| Brachycephalic Canine Neuter | $400 |
| Brachycephalic Canine Spay | $450 |
| Brachycephalic Canine Spay + BOAS Corrective Surgery | $1800 |
| Brachycephalic Canine Neuter + BOAS Corrective Surgery | $1700 |
| Nares Widening (Canine or Feline) | $500 |
| Elongated Soft Palate Resection | $1000 |