The Difference Between A Normal Cleft Palate & Abnormal

First, we are beyond words when it comes to the unselfish concern, devotion, and willingness to help the welfare of Killian! The outpouring of sympathy and kindness is incredible and we are truly blessed to be part of a community that is so supportive and altruistic. Many have asked what a normal versus an abnormal cleft palate in a Pug puppy looks like. The abnormal one is Killian’s. You can see that the roof of his mouth never “fused” together. The normal cleft palate is from his sister Dark Pink. Her’s is obviously very different looking and is what most cleft palate’s look like. We read a statistic that said approximately 3% of purebred dogs are born with a cleft palate. This is the first puppy we’ve had with a cleft palate out of 12 years of breeding. The fact that Killian is part of the 10% that lives speaks volumes to all involved in his care, and that started with a very good veterinarian and his amazing staff at Volusia Veterinary Services. We have always been grateful for them and we are even more so now. Growing up I always said I didn’t want to call my mechanic, my doctor, or my vet by their first names because it meant I was spending way too much money with them. I still don’t with the first 2 but Dr. Matt- I both love and hate that I know yours. 😊