{"id":6177,"date":"2022-05-15T18:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T18:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:24:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:24:41","slug":"can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a dew claw heal on its own?"},"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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#Can_a_dew_claw_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dew claw heal on its own?\">Can a dew claw heal on its own?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_torn_dew_claw\" title=\"What do you do for a torn dew claw?\">What do you do for a torn dew claw?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#Is_a_broken_dew_claw_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a broken dew claw an emergency?\">Is a broken dew claw an emergency?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dew_claws_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for dew claws to heal?\">How long does it take for dew claws to heal?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_torn_dew_claw_heal_itself\" title=\"Will a torn dew claw heal itself?\">Will a torn dew claw heal itself?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_treat_a_ripped_dew_claw\" title=\"How do you treat a ripped dew claw?\">How do you treat a ripped dew claw?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_dew_claw_is_damaged\" title=\"What do you do if your dog&#8217;s dew claw is damaged?\">What do you do if your dog&#8217;s dew claw is damaged?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_treat_a_torn_dew_claw_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a torn dew claw on a dog?\">How do you treat a torn dew claw on a dog?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_treat_a_broken_dew_claw\" title=\"How do you treat a broken dew claw?\">How do you treat a broken 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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_broken_dew_claw\" title=\"What do you do for a broken dew claw?\">What do you do for a broken 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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#Is_a_broken_dog_nail_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a broken dog nail an emergency?\">Is a broken dog nail an emergency?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_dew_claw_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dew claw heal on its own?\">Will a dew claw heal on its own?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_heal_a_dew_claw\" title=\"How do you heal a dew claw?\">How do you heal a dew claw?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_torn_dew_claw_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a torn dew claw to heal?\">How long does it take for a torn dew claw to heal?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_rips_its_dew_claw_off\" title=\"What do you do if a dog rips its dew claw off?\">What do you do if a dog rips its dew claw off?<\/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\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_do_you_do_for_a_ripped_dew_claw\" title=\"What do you do for a ripped dew claw?\">What do you do for a ripped dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_rips_their_dew_claw\" title=\"What happens if a dog rips their dew claw?\">What happens if a dog rips their dew claw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dew-claw-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_bandage_a_dogs_dew_claw\" title=\"How do you bandage a dog&#8217;s dew claw?\">How do you bandage a dog&#8217;s dew claw?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dew_claw_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dew claw heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dew claws can heal naturally eventually but there are some home remedies you can try before taking them to the vet as well! These are important issues for dog owners to know, as it is. not uncommon for your dog to have a broken nail, which can mean a lot of bleeding and a risk of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_a_torn_dew_claw\"><\/span>What do you do for a torn dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it is torn but still connected to the leg, then <b>the nail will probably need to be removed completely (it will re grow). If it is broken, the broken part of the nail will be trimmed off. A bandage, pain relief medications and antibiotics to stop infections are also often required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_broken_dew_claw_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a broken dew claw an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A broken dew claw, whether split or dislocated, is extremely painful for your dog and <b>requires medical attention. You can perform some immediate first aid at home, especially if there is some bleeding to take care of, but then contact your vet for professional treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dew_claws_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for dew claws to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a dog&#8217;s dewclaws are removed, the healing and recovery process usually takes <b>up to two weeks. If done at a few days old, the wound should heal in three days, with no sutures needing removal. If removed by a veterinarian and sutured closed, the vet will remove the sutures between 10 to 14 days after the procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_torn_dew_claw_heal_itself\"><\/span>Will a torn dew claw heal itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will a broken dew claw heal itself? You might find that there is nothing wrong and that <b>the nail will recover with time and TLC. But, there is the risk that the tissue around the tear or break could become infected. This is even more problematic when we consider the connection to the bone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_ripped_dew_claw\"><\/span>How do you treat a ripped dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a dog&#8217;s dewclaws are removed, the healing and recovery process usually takes <b>up to two weeks. If done at a few days old, the wound should heal in three days, with no sutures needing removal. If removed by a veterinarian and sutured closed, the vet will remove the sutures between 10 to 14 days after the procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_dew_claw_is_damaged\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog&#8217;s dew claw is damaged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it is torn but still connected to the leg, then <b>the nail will probably need to be removed completely (it will re grow). If it is broken, the broken part of the nail will be trimmed off. A bandage, pain relief medications and antibiotics to stop infections are also often required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_torn_dew_claw_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a torn dew claw on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog breaks their dew claw?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean and wrap the area with gauze to keep dirt out and fluids from leaking out.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap an ace bandage tightly around the paw for support and to stop bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Keep them calm during recovery time by giving them treats and painkillers if you have them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_broken_dew_claw\"><\/span>How do you treat a broken dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do if my dog has a broken nail?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\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<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_a_broken_dew_claw\"><\/span>What do you do for a broken dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a dog has a broken dew claw, here&#8217;s what you need to do:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean and wrap the paw with gauze to prevent dirt and fluids from getting in.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap an ace bandage tightly around the paw for support.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your dog calm during recovery time by giving them treats or painkillers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_broken_dog_nail_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a broken dog nail an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bleeding or broken toenail is a very common injury in dogs. <b>It often requires a visit to the vet, immediately, if serious. Left untreated, a bleeding or broken toenail can result in blood loss, pain or infection, though it is rarely a life-threatening condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dew_claw_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dew claw heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dew claws can heal naturally eventually but there are some home remedies you can try before taking them to the vet as well! These are important issues for dog owners to know, as it is. not uncommon for your dog to have a broken nail, which can mean a lot of bleeding and a risk of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_heal_a_dew_claw\"><\/span>How do you heal a dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop a Dog From Licking a Removed Dew Claw<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distract your pet with attention and affection when she starts licking the sites of her removed dew claws.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the sites of the removed dew claws with bandages.<\/li>\n<li>Change the bandages daily or if they become soiled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_torn_dew_claw_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a torn dew claw to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it is torn but still connected to the leg, then <b>the nail will probably need to be removed completely (it will re grow). If it is broken, the broken part of the nail will be trimmed off. A bandage, pain relief medications and antibiotics to stop infections are also often required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_a_dog_rips_its_dew_claw_off\"><\/span>What do you do if a dog rips its dew claw off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually a veterinarian will remove a dog&#8217;s dew claws under a general anaesthetic. They will use a scalpel to cut through the skin, muscle and bone to remove the claw including the nail base. Dissolving stitches are used to close the wound. The wound will completely heal up in <b>4-6 weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_a_ripped_dew_claw\"><\/span>What do you do for a ripped dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A break to the nail isn&#8217;t too big a deal if there is no sign of infection. <b>Your vet can trim back the claw to smooth it off, clean around the area, bandage it up and let the claw regrow. Torn dew claws, where the whole claw is torn from the bone, are removed and the wound cleaned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_rips_their_dew_claw\"><\/span>What happens if a dog rips their dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A broken dewclaw <b>requires medical attention because the exposed quickthe bundle of nerves and blood vessels within the nailis painful and can become infected. The broken nail typically needs to be cleaned and cut down above the break, which should be performed with sedation and pain medication, he says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_bandage_a_dogs_dew_claw\"><\/span>How do you bandage a dog&#8217;s dew claw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a dog&#8217;s dewclaws are removed, the healing and recovery process usually takes <b>up to two weeks. If done at a few days old, the wound should heal in three days, with no sutures needing removal. If removed by a veterinarian and sutured closed, the vet will remove the sutures between 10 to 14 days after the procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a dew claw heal on its own?What do you do for a torn dew claw?Is a broken dew claw an emergency?How long does it take for dew claws to heal?Will a torn dew claw heal itself?How do you treat a ripped dew claw?What do you do if your dog&#8217;s dew claw&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"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":[],"class_list":["post-6177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6177"}],"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=6177"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118375,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6177\/revisions\/118375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}