lazer surgery

[bgroomin]

Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a dog needing to get soft palate surgery? I have a 7 year old boston terrrier that is going to need to have this done. Does anyone have any feelings or comments on this proceedure?

[weezyNollie]

I've heard of this in brachycephalic dogs (short nosed dogs -pugs, bostons, etc) to help their breathing along. I've heard it works great! Is this why you are looking into the surgery?

[bgroomin]

Yes, that is why i am looking into the surgery. The vet said my dogs palate was inflamed and that he needed to get the laser surgery done. He is 7 years old right now and its only been hard for him to breath for the past couple months. The first vet i had taken him to said it was kennel cough so when it didn't clear up after 2 attemps of meds i decided to get another vets opinion. So he is scheduled to have the surgery on the 3rd of march. I am nervous, i don't like the thought of any surgery but i have heard a lot of positive feedback about this one. Hey thatnks for writing me back. talk to you later.