BOAS
Surgery
BOAS surgery is becoming increasingly common due to the rising popularity of bulldogs.
Have you heard terms like stenotic nares, soft palate shortening, BOAS surgery, or Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome?
If you own a bulldog, you’re likely familiar with these. BOAS surgery is becoming increasingly common due to the rising popularity of bulldogs. However, not all vets are trained or confident in performing this complex surgery.
At Eltham Vet, Dr Steve Pryor has a special interest in bulldogs and brings years of experience performing BOAS and general surgeries
What is included if you choose us?
Consultation with Dr Steve Pryor
You’ll have a 30-minute pre-surgery consultation with Dr Pryor, allowing you to:
- Meet the surgeon who will operate on your dog
- Ask questions about the procedure
- Receive a comprehensive clinical exam for your dog
Pre-anaesthetic blood test
A blood test prior to any large surgery is important as it can provide insights into your dog’s overall health by checking red blood cells, white blood cells, liver and kidney function, thyroid function and glucose levels. This will allow us to make any adjustments needed to your dog’s anaesthetic to suit their needs.
Nurse monitoring throughout surgery
We will have a nurse monitoring your dog’s anaesthetic throughout the procedure from start to finish. They will monitor your dog’s oxygen levels, heart rate and blood pressure throughout surgery and continue to monitor them in recovery until they are fully awake.
Post op pain relief and antibiotics
Your dog will receive IV pain relief and antibiotics in hospital. We will also send you home with ongoing pain relief and antibiotics. Your dog may also have a pain relief patch which will provide continuous pain relief for 5 days.
Follow up appointment
Two weeks after surgery a post op check will be booked with Dr Steve to ensure everything is healing well.
If this sounds like a surgery plan that suits you then please contact our friendly reception team on (03) 9439 8650 to arrange an appointment with Dr Steve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Eltham Vet for Your Dog’s TPLO Surgery?
At Eltham Vet, we combine advanced surgical expertise with genuine personal care. Every step of your dog’s treatment is tailored with empathy, precision, and clear communication—because we know how much your pet means to you.
How experienced is Dr Steve in performing TPLO’s?
Dr Steve has over 30 years’ experience in orthopaedic surgery, with a special interest in cruciate repairs. Steve is:
- A member of the ANZ College of Veterinary Scientists (Surgery Chapter)
- A regular attendee at surgical conferences and workshops
- Skilled in the evolution of cruciate procedures, now specialising in TPLO
If you’d like to read more about how to choose the right surgeon for you, click here to read our blog.
You are a relatively small practice, why should I pick you over a larger hospital?
The benefits of choosing a smaller practice is consistency. Each time you and your pet come in for a visit it is likely that you will see the same vet as well as reception and nursing staff. This also means that your follow-up will be done with staff who are already familiar with your dog.
How experienced are your nurses in caring for post op TPLO patients?
We do a high number of TPLO procedures throughout the year and our small nursing team all participate in the care of numerous patients throughout the year. Plus, a number of them have had their own pet’s cruciate surgeries performed at Eltham Vet so they have personal experience as well.
Where are you located?
We are conveniently located approximately 40 minutes north of Melbourne’s CBD - easily accessible from the city and surrounding suburbs.
How likely is it that my dog ruptures their other cruciate?
Unfortunately, sometimes once your dog has ruptured one cruciate, the chances of them rupturing their second cruciate increase.
Where can I find more information about cruciate ligament rupture and the TPLO procedure itself?
Click here to head to our pet cruciate ligament page to read more about the surgery itself and post op rehabilitation.
