Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cleft lip and palate inherited in Boxer puppies
By Moura, Enio et al.·Published in The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·2012·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate in boxer dogs: evidence of monogenic autosomal recessive inheritance.
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Plain-English summary
Four newborn Boxer puppies were found to have a cleft lip and palate, which is a condition where there is an opening in the lip and roof of the mouth. After examining the puppies for other health issues and checking their family history, veterinarians determined that this condition was inherited in a specific genetic way. Fortunately, no other congenital defects were found in these puppies. If you have a Boxer puppy with similar symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for guidance on treatment options.
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Abstract
Four newborn boxer dogs with bilateral cleft lip and palate were examined in search of further abnormalities, but no other type of congenital defect was found. These data, along with the pedigree inspection regarding the clinical phenotype, led to the conclusion that the affected dogs had a nonsyndromic monogenic autosomal recessive cleft lip and palate.
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