10/22/2026
Meet Gnocco! 🐾
At just 10 months old, this adorable French Bulldog was already showing some common signs of brachycephalic airway syndrome, including excessive snoring, noisy breathing when excited or hot, and regurgitating several times a week.
Gnocco's family wanted to be proactive.
Rather than waiting for his breathing difficulties to become more severe, they elected to have his airway evaluated and treated while he was still young and healthy.
During Gnocco's procedure, our surgical team evaluated the different structures contributing to his airway obstruction and performed the necessary corrections using a CO₂ laser. His airway surgery and neuter were also performed during the same procedure, meaning just one anesthesia event and one recovery period.
And that timing matters.
For dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome, early intervention can help improve airflow before chronic airway resistance contributes to more serious changes, including progressive laryngeal collapse, episodes of respiratory distress, overheating, and worsening gastrointestinal signs.
Gnocco recovered beautifully and now has a little more room to breathe as he heads into adulthood. 💙
His story is also an important reminder: loud snoring and noisy breathing may be common in flat-faced breeds, but that does not necessarily mean they should be considered normal.
