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What Owner Does To Make Cleft Palate Puppy Feel 'Normal' Melts Hearts

What Owner Does To Make Cleft Palate Puppy Feel 'Normal' Melts Hearts

Summary

A woman named Kaya is caring for a puppy named Saint, who was born with a cleft palate. To help Saint feel like a normal member of his litter, Kaya lets him nibble on a pacifier while his siblings nurse from their mother. Her actions were shared in a TikTok video that received over 3.7 million views.

Key Facts

  • Kaya's puppy, Saint, has a cleft palate, a birth defect with an opening in the roof of the mouth.
  • Puppies with cleft palates face challenges with eating, drinking, and breathing.
  • Saint is unable to nurse properly, so Kaya uses a pacifier to help him feel like part of his litter.
  • Saint is smaller than his littermates because he struggles to get enough milk and can't regulate his temperature.
  • Kaya created a TikTok account to raise awareness about cleft palates in dogs.
  • A video about Saint's experience reached over 3.7 million views on TikTok.
  • People on TikTok praised Kaya for her care and dedication to Saint.
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