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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  I didn't realize this: ACVS - Cleft Palate
Risk Factors:
Purebred dogs and cats have a higher incidence of cleft palate, and brachycephalic breeds, with their short stubby faces, are most commonly affected (Figure 3). Cleft palates may occur more commonly in Boston terriers, Pekingese, bulldogs, miniature schnauzers, beagles, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, and Siamese cats. Although heredity is considered the primary cause of this problem, nutritional deficiencies, viruses, and poisons that affect the mother during pregnancy may also increase the risk of cleft palates in developing puppies and kittens. |
I have no idea what could have caused this in my puppy. Mama (Sassy) had an uneventful pregnancy, fed well as usual. This was not her first litter and had never had a puppy with a cleft before. Thankfully, it is her last one, so I don't have to worry about it happening again since it could be heredity.
I guess it is just one of those things, as my vet said, very sad for me and my momma dog. She is still wondering why I didn't bring her puppy back.
