Cleft Palate 1 · DLX6-related cleft palate · Gaumenspalte Typ 1 · Congenital cleft palate
This is a congenital birth defect affecting the skeletal and digestive systems where the roof of the mouth, known as the palate, fails to fuse properly during embryonic development. This failure leaves an abnormal opening, formally called palatoschisis, that connects the oral cavity directly to the nasal passages. Because of this opening, food and liquids can easily pass from the mouth into the respiratory tract.
Symptoms are visible immediately after birth in newborn puppies. Owners will typically notice difficulty nursing, milk dripping from the nose during feeding, and coughing or gagging.
The condition is treatable through surgical reconstruction of the palate, though it often requires multiple procedures and intensive post-operative care. The estimated cost for this specialized surgery ranges from 1,500 to 5,000 EUR.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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