When your pet’s throat cartilage doesn’t open and closes properly, your dog’s airway can be compromised. You will often notice difficulty with breathing in the heat and loud panting. Many times you will notice a change in your pet’s bark. We can tie one side of their throat cartilage back, thus opening your dog’s airways to let them breathe more easily. This is considered a salvage procedure for severely affected dogs because it can have severe complications and side effects.