September 02, 2015
Canine surgery employs human cleft palate procedure
A cleft palate, common in purebred dogs and cats, creates difficulties in eating and drinking, according to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. This was true as well for a 22-week old mixed breed Pit bull/bull dog named Mr. Moo born with the deformity and then some—no soft palate at all. But thanks to a unique partnership between Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center and a pediatric plastic surgeon, Mr. Moo got help.