It is possible to feed a dog with a cleft lip, but it is more difficult. Dogs with cleft palates often cannot absorb sufficient nutrients. When drinking breast milk, the cleft palate will affect their eating, making it impossible for them to thrive, and they will eventually starve to death. When drinking milk, milk will flow out of the nose, causing difficulty in breathing and even death from choking. Generally, veterinarians will recommend using gastric tube feeding and observing the dog’s defecation to prevent gastrointestinal embolism.

If the owner discovers it early and takes good care of it, the chance of a dog with cleft lip surviving will be greatly increased. If the dog's condition is serious, it is recommended to contact the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time.