A working reference on two of the most frequently performed components of multilevel BOAS surgery — what they treat, how they're done, and what the evidence says about complication risk. Audience — general & referral practice veterinarians Scope — palatine tonsils & soft palate, within the wider BOAS airway Video Content This video demonstrates how I perform tonsillectomy and staphylectomy in BOAS cases. Video created at VSS Jindalee as part of our Brachycephalic Care Unit The Marclamp can be...

This page was inspired by the fabulous, free to access paper with the best images titled:Fascial Plane Mapping for Superficial Tumor Resection in Dogs it can be found by following this link. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/vsu.13569 It is an anatomical study aimed at improving surgical planning for oncologic resections by categorising fascial planes in the canine neck and trunk. The paper maps fascial plane anatomy relevant to superficial tumour resections in dogs. This...

Intervertebral Disc Disease: Not All Breeds Are Equal Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is one of the most common neurological conditions encountered in canine practice. While both Dachshunds and French Bulldogs are highly predisposed to IVDD, emerging research demonstrates significant differences in disease presentation, prognosis, recurrence rates, and long-term management between these breeds. Why Are Dachshunds and French Bulldogs at Risk? Both breeds are chondrodystrophic, meaning they...