{"id":4768,"date":"2022-09-14T03:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T03:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T05:36:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T05:36:48","slug":"your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Your_question_Can_dogs_grow_new_dew_claws\" title=\"Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?\">Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dew_claws_to_grow_back\" title=\"How long does it take for dew claws to grow back?\">How long does it take for dew claws to grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Can_dogs_move_dew_claws\" title=\"Can dogs move dew claws?\">Can dogs move dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#What_dog_breeds_have_extra_dew_claws\" title=\"What dog breeds have extra dew claws?\">What dog breeds have extra dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_dislocated_dew_claw\" title=\"What do you do for a dislocated dew claw?\">What do you do for a dislocated dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Is_removing_dew_claws_cruel\" title=\"Is removing dew claws cruel?\">Is removing dew claws cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Can_you_get_an_older_dogs_dew_claws_removed\" title=\"Can you get an older dog\u2019s dew claws removed?\">Can you get an older dog\u2019s dew claws removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_dogs_dew_claw\" title=\"What is the purpose of a dog\u2019s dew claw?\">What is the purpose of a dog\u2019s dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Why_do_they_remove_a_dogs_dew_claw\" title=\"Why do they remove a dog\u2019s dew claw?\">Why do they remove a dog\u2019s dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Why_is_my_dog_pulling_at_his_dew_claw\" title=\"Why is my dog pulling at his dew claw?\">Why is my dog pulling at his dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Does_a_dew_claw_have_a_quick\" title=\"Does a dew claw have a quick?\">Does a dew claw have a quick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Are_double_dew_claws_bad\" title=\"Are double dew claws bad?\">Are double dew claws bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#Are_all_dogs_born_with_dew_claws\" title=\"Are all dogs born with dew claws?\">Are all dogs born with dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_dew_claw\" title=\"How much does it cost to remove a dew claw?\">How much does it cost to remove a dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#How_do_you_treat_a_broken_dew_claw_at_home\" title=\"How do you treat a broken dew claw at home?\">How do you treat a broken dew claw at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_dew_claw_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog\u2019s dew claw to heal?\">How long does it take for a dog\u2019s dew claw to heal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_question_Can_dogs_grow_new_dew_claws\"><\/span>Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">\u2018 Eddie, had his dew claws removed when he was a pup \u2013 by the breeder \u2013 usually it is done when they are a few days old. When removing dew claws you have to ensure the entire root of the nail has been cut off or the nail can grow back \u2013 unfortunately this is what happened in Eddie\u2019s case.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-all-dogs-have-dew-claws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do all dogs have dew claws?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-dew-claws-to-grow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dew_claws_to_grow_back\"><\/span>How long does it take for dew claws to grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it seems scabby or oozy, then veterinary attention would be advisable, as an infection could be present and antibiotics might be needed. Usually, it only takes two to three weeks for the nail to grow down.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9vBTf-zPQa4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-move-dew-claws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_move_dew_claws\"><\/span>Can dogs move dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, if your dog has a single front dewclaw, it will be. You\u2019ll be able to wiggle the dewclaw a little bit (mostly in a forward and backward motion), but you can feel the bones that connect it to the leg. Rear and double dewclaws tend to only be attached by skin and are much more mobile.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-have-extra-dew-claws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_have_extra_dew_claws\"><\/span>What dog breeds have extra dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 20 Dog Breeds With Dewclaws:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pitbull. The American Pitbull, or Pit for short, is our first breed with a dewclaw.<\/li>\n<li>Catalan Sheepdogs. Next, we have the Catalan Sheepdog.<\/li>\n<li>St. Bernard.<\/li>\n<li>Norwegian Lundehund.<\/li>\n<li>Pyrenean Mountain Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Anatolian Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Estrela Mountain Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Briard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-for-a-dislocated-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_a_dislocated_dew_claw\"><\/span>What do you do for a dislocated dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cover the dewclaw with the powder or flour and gently apply pressure with a clean cloth until the bleeding stops. But if there is no continuous bleeding, consider putting something like a sock on the dog\u2019s foot so that the dewclaws are not further dislodged and cause recurrent bleeding.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-removing-dew-claws-cruel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_removing_dew_claws_cruel\"><\/span>Is removing dew claws cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Removing dew claws is considered cruel and barbaric by some, and a necessary evil by others. Dog dew claws are often removed for cosmetic reasons, but very often it is to avoid painful injury in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-get-an-older-dog-s-dew-claws-removed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_an_older_dogs_dew_claws_removed\"><\/span>Can you get an older dog\u2019s dew claws removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People sometimes ask, \u201cCan you remove dewclaws on an older dog?\u201d Dewclaw removal done at a later age is a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia. Although there\u2019s no medical reason to remove normal front dewclaws on older puppies or dogs, some vets still agree to do this unnecessary surgery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-purpose-of-a-dog-s-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_dogs_dew_claw\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a dog\u2019s dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dewclaws are not dead appendages. They can be used to lightly grip bones and other items that dogs hold with the paws. In some dogs, these claws may not appear to be connected to the leg at all except by a flap of skin; in such dogs, the claws do not have a use for gripping as the claw can easily fold or turn.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tVe2Uiny_T8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-they-remove-a-dog-s-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_remove_a_dogs_dew_claw\"><\/span>Why do they remove a dog\u2019s dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many breeds \u2014 but certainly not all \u2014 the dewclaw has traditionally been removed in the first few days of a dog\u2019s life. In some breeds, the removal is thought to improve appearance for the show ring. In others, it\u2019s done to prevent possible injuries, such as being damaged while a hunting dog works through brambles.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-pulling-at-his-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_pulling_at_his_dew_claw\"><\/span>Why is my dog pulling at his dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allergies are a common reason for dogs to gnaw on their toes and nails. Your dog may be allergic to pollen, mold, or even fleas. Food sensitivities can also cause an itchiness between toes and around nail beds. Just like us, our dogs can become bored if they don&amp;rsquo;t have enough stimulation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-a-dew-claw-have-a-quick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dew_claw_have_a_quick\"><\/span>Does a dew claw have a quick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be careful with the quick, which is found inside your dog\u2019s claws. Even a dew claw has a quick. If you cut this, it will bleed and cause pain. If you cut the quick, you can use styptic powder to stop bleeding.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-double-dew-claws-bad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_double_dew_claws_bad\"><\/span>Are double dew claws bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you dog isn\u2019t a working dog, vets typically remove them at a young age. The double dew claws on the Great Pyrenees are very strong due to being attached by a bone; they act as a sort of thumb for the dog and are surprisingly useful. I love watching Mauja and Atka run around and make use of their extra toes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tVe2Uiny_T8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-all-dogs-born-with-dew-claws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_dogs_born_with_dew_claws\"><\/span>Are all dogs born with dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs are born with front dewclaws, says Dogster.\u00a0 More often than not, dewclaws do not bother most dogs and can sometimes be used by a dog when cleaning to rub his eyes or parts of his face. Some dogs are also born with rear dewclaws.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_remove_a_dew_claw\"><\/span>How much does it cost to remove a dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dog dew claw removal costs<\/p>\n<p>To make things simple, however, the costs to solely remove the dew claws can range anywhere from $10 to $35 per puppy, but this usually won\u2019t include the vet examination fee, which can be another $50 or so.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-a-broken-dew-claw-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_broken_dew_claw_at_home\"><\/span>How do you treat a broken dew claw at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Safely restrain your dog. Have someone hold your pet while you tend to the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Control bleeding by wrapping the foot in gauze or a towel and applying pressure to the injured toe.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the damaged part of the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Protect the nail bed from infection.<\/li>\n<li>Control the pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a-z-animals.com\/media\/2021\/12\/dewclaw-removal-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Dewclaws: Everything You Need to Know - AZ Animals\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-s-dew-claw\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_dew_claw_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog\u2019s dew claw to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In answer, tissue mending should start within two days, provided your dog leaves the wound alone. Typically, regrowth occurs in a nail that was broken, cracked, or split. A claw torn from its root should grow back within a few months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Your question: Can dogs grow new dew claws?How long does it take for dew claws to grow back?Can dogs move dew claws?What dog breeds have extra dew claws?What do you do for a dislocated dew claw?Is removing dew claws cruel?Can you get an older dog\u2019s dew claws removed?What is the purpose of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-grow-new-dew-claws.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4768"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4768"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194722,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4768\/revisions\/194722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}