[header] How to treat cleft palate in cats [title] Have a vet examine your kitten or cat. [step] In most cleft palate cases, the defect is hereditary and present at birth. You might notice a visible cleft or gap when a kitten opens its mouth, or notice signs such as difficulty suckling, milk bubbles at the nostrils, poor weight gain, and respiratory infection. 
Bring the cat to a vet for an examination if you suspect or detect a cleft palate. [substeps] The vet will give you more information about the scope and severity of the cleft.