There is a lot of misunderstanding of brachycephalic airways concerns these days. Modern brachycephalic expert veterinarians now understand the fact that virtually every brachycephalic individual will lead a far more comfortable life, as well as much safer, and potentially longer life with early airway correction before 12 months of age. Please learn about the Australian […]
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Henri’s Story
Hi everyone who may be reading this, possibly wondering about airway improvement surgery for your beloved bulldog, frenchy, pug, or similar squishy faced doggie. My husband and myself have a beautiful, adorable French Bulldog named Henri. We adopted him from a lovely breeder in Victoria and he is now 18 months old. I have to […]
Found: Staffy Cross Dog in Dingley
Unfortunately this senior fella’s chip details aren’t up to date so he may be spending the night at our Dingley clinic. He’s at least safe and sound, has had a yummy dinner and will be dry and comfy for the night. Our Lost Pets Profile Date Found: 14/02/20 Sex: Male Lost Location: Village Drive, […]
Found: Pomeranian Dog in Chelsea Heights
We’ve hit a dead end with this little guys chip info unfortunately and have also contacted Chelsea Vet to see if they might know him. Please help share our post to help get him home. Our Lost Pets Profile Date Found: 18/01/20 Sex: Male Lost Location: Endeavour Dr, Chelsea Heights Breed: Pomeranian Colour: Brown […]
Found: Bearded Dragon in Mordialloc
This may be a first for us for a lost and found Bearded Dragon! He was taking a casual stroll in Mordialloc today. Someone must surely be missing him. Our Lost Pets Profile Date Found: 16/01/20 Sex: To Be Determined Lost Location: Park Street, Mordialloc Breed: Bearded Dragon Colour: Gold/Brown Age: To Be Determined […]
Found: Rainbow Lorikeet in Dingley
Not one of the typical sort of pets we have handed in but also not surprising considering the air quality we have been experiencing. This little one wasn’t doing so well yesterday but seems to have perked up a day later which we’re ecstatic about. Our Lost Pets Profile Date Found: 15/01/20 Sex: To […]
Found: Golden Brown Chicken in Mentone
Look who’s visiting SAH this time. It’s a lost chook! Very friendly and happy to be carried around. She even gave us a pleasant egg surprise this morning. Our Lost Pets Profile Date Found: 22/12/19 Sex: Female Lost Location: Nepean Highway, Mentone Breed: Bay Colour: Golden Brown Age: TBD Please do not contact […]
Maggie the Aussie Bulldog
Having owned Bulldogs for many years I was well versed in the challenges they face with respect to their breathing. My breeder provided some general health information but wasn’t overly specific about having her assessed at a young age to see what the situation was with her airways. I wasn’t aware preventative measures were possible. […]
Frankie the Frenchie’s Story
Frankie is a three and a half year old Frenchie who came to see us with a long history of breathing difficulties, snoring and regurgitation. This is a common combination of symptoms that we see in this breed, especially in dogs that have not had airway assessment and relevant correction at 6-12 months of age. […]










