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Cat with cleft palate treated with innovative human medical device in Türkiye

A cat in Balıkesir with a cleft palate causing constant sneezing was successfully treated using a septal button, a medical device typically used in humans. The innovative procedure, performed at Balıkesir University, restored the cat's health, reducing sneezing and improving its quality of life.

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Cat with cleft palate treated with innovative human medical device in Türkiye
The 1.5-year-old British breed cat, named "Şahika," was brought to Balıkesir University Veterinary Faculty Animal Hospital by her owner, Melike Bali, after she had been sneezing up to 100 times a day and had difficulty eating and drinking due to the condition.