My sweet little Mo has to have surgery on September 29th for brachycephalic syndrome. Which is a pathological condition affecting short nosed dogs which can lead to severe respiratory distress. There are four different anatomical abnormalities that contribute to the disease, all of which occur more commonly in brachycephalic breeds:- an elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, a hypoplastic trachea, and everted laryngeal saccules which Mojito has. Because all of these components make it more difficult to breathe, in situations of exercise, stress, or heat, an animal with these abnormalities may be unable to take deep or fast enough breaths to blow off carbon dioxide. This leads to distress and further increases respiratory rate and heart rate, creating a vicious cycle that can quickly lead to a life-threatening situation. If you’d like to help with the cost of her surgery any token amount tip towards this goal will go towards the cost of her surgery. Thank you so much for your support!