Dog has nose surgery after fundraising appeal

The RSPCA said Louie was recovering well after his surgery

An operation to help a French bulldog breathe more easily has been a "total success".

Louie struggled to play without gasping and found breathing difficult because he had an excess of tissue blocking his airways and his nose.

The problem was spotted after Louie was given to RSPCA Derby as his owner could no longer look after him.

The charity raised £950 in donations, within 24 hours, to fund life-changing surgery for the five-year-old dog.

Louie is recovering well from the surgery

On Tuesday, RSPCA Derby posted footage on social media of Louie playing happily after having had his operation.

A spokesperson for the charity said Louie was recovering well.

They said: "He loves being able to play and sniff all the things."

The condition that affected Louie is called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), and it relates to the flat face and skull shape of dogs like British bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs.

Dogs with BOAS can suffer from breathing problems and have trouble coping with heat and exercise.