My newborn puppy has one nostril, can't breathe or feed. Help?

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My newborn puppy have only one hole for her nose. She can't feed and only breathes through her mouth. What do i do for her to survive? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately that is a birth deformity and there may not be much you can do without surgery. She may also have a cleft palpate which can be very serious and lead to aspiration. I recommend to have Lalasa examined by the veterinarian to figure out to what extend she may be abnormal. She likely cannot nurse well because it sounds like she can’t breath out of her nose. Some of the puppies can be tub fed but the veterinarian will need to show you how and if that will work. Best of luck and I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My newborn puppy has one nostril, can't breathe or feed. Help?

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