Your Airway Consultation
Support for dog’s with breathing concerns
If you’re concerned about your dog’s breathing, an airway consultation gives you time to talk through what you’re seeing at home and understand what may be going on.
Arthur will assess your dog’s airway health, discuss his findings with you and help you understand what, if anything, should happen next.
What happens during your consultation?
01
We listen
Arthur will talk through what you’ve noticed at home, including your dog’s breathing, exercise, recovery, sleep, regurgitation and any other concerns.
02
We assess
Your dog will receive a comprehensive non-invasive physical examination to assess their airway health and identify signs of breathing difficulty.
03
We grade airway function
Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) and other airway assessment findings help build a clearer picture of your dog’s breathing and the severity of any BOAS.
04
We talk it through
Arthur will explain his findings, answer your questions and discuss the most appropriate next steps. If surgery is recommended, he'll explain what it involves, the potential benefits and risks.
“The initial consultation is one of the most important parts of treatment.”
— Dr Arthur House
Expert guidance
An airway consultation doesn’t mean your dog will need surgery.
The aim is to understand your dog’s individual airway health and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about their care.
YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
A clear understanding
of your dog’s airway health
✓
Practical advice
tailored to your dog
✓
A considered plan
if further care is recommended
✓
Before your visit
How long
Approximately 45 minutes.
Where
Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, Glen Waverley (MVSC).
Referral
No referral needed.
You can book directly.
Any relevant veterinary records.
Videos of your dog walking around at home, after exercise and while sleeping.
What to bring
Ready to talk about your dog’s breathing?
Book an airway consultation with Dr Arthur House.
Have a question first? Contact us or read our FAQ.