BOAS & Breathing Issues: The Day My French Bulldog Turned Blue
A heartfelt story and essential guide for French Bulldog owners about BOAS breathing problems, symptoms, management tips, and surgery options.
BOAS & Breathing Issues: The Day My French Bulldog Turned Blue
I’ll never forget the day everything changed. It was a quiet Tuesday afternoon at the dog park when my French Bulldog, Luna, suddenly stopped playing. She sat down hard, her tongue lolling out—blue at the edges—and she began making a horrible honking sound. I’d never heard anything like it. That moment marked my crash course into the world of BOAS – Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome . If you own a Frenchie, or any flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed, this is something you must understand. Not to scare you—but to help you protect your dog’s life and quality of life. What I Wish I’d Known From Day One When I first brought Luna home, everyone told me the snoring and snorting were “just part of being a Frenchie.” I thought it was adorable. I shared her snoring videos on Instagram and laughed at the funny noises she made after short walks. What I didn’t realize was that those sounds were actually signs of struggle. French Bulldogs’ flat faces may be cute—but they come with serious structur…
