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To dew claw or not ?

To dew claw or not ?

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by: staylifted Active Indicator LED Icon 5 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 3:28pm  
My boy Elvis is going on 6 months old and I was just wondering if anyone has had their pups dew claws removed and if so what are the pro's and con's of the procedure. Like how long is the recovery and likelihood of infection ? Thx peeps.
 
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sh56 Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 3:31pm  
Had our lab mix and boxer's done.  Earlier than that, tho.  The lab mix wouldn't leave the bandage wraps alone even with cone of shame....have heard pros and cons both ways. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 4:30pm  
Usually only toy breed show dogs have dew claws removed (also standard and miniature poodles).  It gives them a cleaner look.  Working dogs keep their dew claws.  Usually breeders remove dewclaws at three days of age.  Your dog is going to have a more invasive surgery if you have his removed.  We've never had any problem with dew claws on our working dogs. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 4:42pm  
I had dew claws removed on a 5 month old Japanese Chin. He was in a lot of pain afterwards and had problems waking up from the anesthetic. He's 13 now and has been the most skittish dog I've ever owned. In hindsight I would have never had the surgery done on him. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 5:13pm  
I have never had the dew claws removed from any of my dogs and never had any issues. Our lab Hunter came with his dew claws removed- and whoever did it butchered him. He has 2 big scars and the hair has never grown back. He looks odd without them- I guess because I've never had a dog without them. I will say he has a harder time with holding longer chew toys between his paws- but he doesn't seem to mind.
I don't think I'll ever own another puppy and I wouldn't have the dew claws removed - I know I won't do it to an adult dog 4951
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sh56 Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 5:17pm  
@Jpgurl:  Our baby has a scar on one leg/ankle.  The vet did a great job, but even when monitored she managed to get to it. I can't imagine doing that to a dog past beginning puppyhood.  Our two big rescues did not have theirs removed, and they have always done just fine....even when roaming before we took them in.  4951
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staylifted Active Indicator LED Icon 5 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 5:45pm  
Well it sounds like I should just leave them on him. One of the reasons I asked was growing up we had a poodle that had them removed and Harley had them removed from the breeder so I just figured it was common practice to have them removed. Also Elvis thinks he is a lap dog and just scratches the crap out of us with those things they are so sharp. So maybe just a clipping of the nail is what we need to do. Thanks for the input. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 5:54pm  
Well it sounds like I should just leave them on him. One of the reasons I asked was growing up we had a poodle that had them removed and Harley had them removed from the breeder so I just figured it was common practice to have them removed. Also Elvis thinks he is a lap dog and just scratches the crap out of us with those things they are so sharp. So maybe just a clipping of the nail is what we need to do. Thanks for the input.
 
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Maybe grind them a little after the nail clip. Might make them a little easier to handle. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 13, '16 7:32pm  
We had a dog, got her few choose caught on something, in the backyard. Ripped it off, and a strip of skin about 4 inches long also. She was about 75 pounds. Ever since we get the dew claws removed when we have them spade.
Not that big of deal actually. Echo was the only one that had to wear the cone of shame the whole time.
It maybe 6 of one, half dozen of another, but after seeing our pooch who ripped one off, we have them removed now.
Have their front claws removed is another story. Heidi doesn't have front claws. Her front feet are so cute when she is trimmed, sort of like cats feet. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 14, '16 9:41am  
Mine had a situation similar to @fofa. The vet asked when we got her spayed if we wanted to remove them. My thought was, I'm not going to remove them just because thats what some people do. If it's not necessary, she's going to keep them. Fast forward a year and she had gotten it caught or ripped on something. I didn't notice until I could see her in pain and messing with it because it got infected. Even then, they just removed the nail. It was a minor surgery, it grew back and she's just fine. 4951
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