{"id":10937,"date":"2025-11-26T13:07:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/?page_id=10937"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:25:00","slug":"boas-grading-clinic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/?page_id=10937","title":{"rendered":"BOAS Grading Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767626310509{padding-top: 170px !important;padding-bottom: 170px !important;background: #FFFFFF url(https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BOAS-Header-Image-1.png?id=11074) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767624107893{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BOAS Grading Clinics<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767625720851{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/\">All Creatures Clinics<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/services\/\">Services<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/preventative-healthcare\/\">Preventative Healthcare<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/health-checks-and-clinics\/\">Health Checks and Clinics<\/a> &gt; BOAS Grading Clinics <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [{\n        \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n        \"position\": 1,\n        \"name\": \"All Creatures Clinics\",\n        \"item\": \"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/\"\n      },{\n        \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n        \"position\": 2,\n        \"name\": \"Services\",\n        \"item\": \"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/services\/\"\n      },{\n        \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n        \"position\": 3,\n        \"name\": \"Preventative Healthcare\",\n        \"item\": \"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/preventative-healthcare\/\"\n      },{\n        \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n        \"position\": 4,\n        \"name\": \"Health Checks and Clinics\",\n        \"item\": \"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/health-checks-and-clinics\/\"\n      },{\n        \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n        \"position\": 5,\n        \"name\": \"BOAS Grading Clinics\",\n        \"item\": \"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/boas-grading-clinic\/\"\n      }]\n    }\n    <\/script>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767615256533{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is <span style=\"background-color: #46933c; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0BOAS <\/span>\u00a0and why does it matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brachycephalic dogs are loving, playful companions but many struggle more than their owners realise. Snoring, noisy breathing or getting tired quickly aren\u2019t just quirks of the breed. They can be signs of <strong>BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome)<\/strong>, a condition that affects how well your dog can breathe.<\/p>\n<p>Flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and Boston Terriers can have narrow airways that make breathing harder than it should be. Over time, this can lead to serious health issues including heatstroke, collapse during exercise, and long-term airway damage.<\/p>\n<p>Early diagnosis gives your dog the best chance of staying safe and active and overall improving their quality of life. BOAS surgery is commonly performed and most dogs experience significant improvement, but outcomes vary depending on the individual case.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767621987153{padding-top: 0px !important;background-color: #EFEFEF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767626713090{background-image: url(https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BOAS-Scott-Puppies.png?id=11076) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s included in a <span style=\"background-color: #11695c; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0BOAS Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your appointment includes a full, clinical evaluation carried out gently and calmly by our veterinary surgeon, Celia who holds <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">a postgraduate certificate in <a href=\"https:\/\/allcreaturesclinic.co.uk\/soft-tissue-surgery-in-orpington\/\">small animal soft tissue surgery<\/a> and has years of experience helping brachycephalic dogs improve their breathing and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Detailed clinical examination<\/strong><br \/>\nAssessment of the nose, mouth, throat and breathing patterns at rest and after a little activity. All examinations are supervised by clinical staff and stopped immediately if any signs of distress are observed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cambridge Functional BOAS Grading<\/strong><br \/>\nA short, standardised test to determine whether BOAS is mild, moderate or severe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respiratory noise and airflow evaluation<\/strong><br \/>\nChecking airflow through each nostril and listening for snoring, snorting or abnormal breathing sounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gastrointestinal screening<\/strong><br \/>\nMany BOAS dogs experience reflux or regurgitation that can worsen breathing, so we assess this too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discussion of treatment options<\/strong><br \/>\nIf BOAS surgery could help, Celia will talk you through the procedures, expected outcomes and risks so you can make an informed decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767615256533{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"background-color: #11695c; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0Early signs\u00a0<\/span> your dog may have BOAS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]BOAS Assessments and Grading Clinics are ideal for puppies, newly adopted brachycephalic dogs and any flat-faced dog showing breathing or exercise difficulties. If you notice any of the following, a BOAS assessment is highly recommended:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-moon&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Having noisy breathing or snoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-sun&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Struggling with warmer weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-paw&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Getting tired quickly on walks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-dog&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<strong>Sleep disturbances or choking sounds at night<\/strong>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<strong>Gagging or regurgitation<\/strong>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-temperature-arrow-down&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded-less&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#46933C&#8221;]<strong>Taking a long time to cool down after play<\/strong>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767618935095{background-color: #11695C !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10931&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"background-color: #46933c; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0Meet Celia:\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0Our soft tissue surgeon<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Celia brings years of training and experience to our surgery for brachycephalic dogs. She completed her Veterinary degree in 2006, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Practice in 2010 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Soft Tissue Surgery in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">She has dedicated her career to small animal medicine and surgery, with a special interest in helping brachycephalic dogs improve their breathing and quality of life.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614015068{background-color: #EFEFEF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"background-color: #46933c; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/span> about BOAS Grading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does my dog really need a BOAS assessment?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614376128{margin-bottom: 22px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]If your dog snores, breathes noisily, gets tired quickly, struggles with heat, or has episodes of gagging or regurgitation, a BOAS assessment is strongly recommended. Even mild signs can indicate that breathing is harder than it should be.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is the exercise test safe?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614312169{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]Yes, it is short, controlled and designed specifically for brachycephalic dogs. Our clinical staff monitor your dog closely throughout to ensure they stay safe and comfortable <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">and stopped immediately if any signs of distress are observed. Also, it is not performed in severe cases.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does the BOAS consultation take?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614325621{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]Most assessments take around 30 &#8211; 45 minutes, depending on the dog and the clinical findings.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I have my BOAS assessment?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767626858711{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]All BOAS assessments are carried out <strong>exclusively at All Creatures Clinic<\/strong>, as our veterinarian surgeon, Celia, is based there. This ensures your dog receives the highest level of expertise and continuity of care.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to book a consultation before my BOAS Grading Assessment?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614422742{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]No, your BOAS Grading Assessment will cover the consultation and all findings will be documented in the patient\u2019s clinical record.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is my dog too young for a BOAS assessment?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614439428{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]BOAS assessments can be carried out from around 6 months of age, but younger puppies showing symptoms can also be assessed at the vet\u2019s discretion.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can lifestyle changes help my dog if they have BOAS?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614449980{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]Yes. Weight management, controlled exercise, avoiding heat and using a harness instead of a collar can all support better breathing. Your vet will give personalised advice based on your dog\u2019s grade.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Will my dog be in pain after BOAS surgery?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614461045{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]If surgery is recommended, modern anaesthesia and pain relief protocols keep your dog comfortable. Most dogs recover quickly and often show noticeable improvements in breathing shortly afterwards.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How soon will I see improvements if surgery is needed?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614475108{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]Whilst most dogs experience significant improvement within days or weeks, outcomes vary depending on the individual case.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long is the recovery period after BOAS surgery?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767614486949{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;]Most dogs need around two weeks of rest and controlled activity. 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