{"id":6212,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:57","slug":"should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I remove my dog&#8217;s 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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Should_I_remove_my_dogs_dew_claws\" title=\"Should I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws?\">Should I remove my dog&#8217;s 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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Do_dew_claws_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Do dew claws hurt dogs?\">Do dew claws hurt dogs?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#What_causes_dogs_dew_claws\" title=\"What causes dog&#8217;s dew claws?\">What causes dog&#8217;s 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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Can_I_remove_my_dogs_dew_claws_myself\" title=\"Can I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws myself?\">Can I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws myself?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Is_it_cruel_to_remove_dew_claws\" title=\"Is it cruel to remove dew claws?\">Is it cruel to remove dew claws?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Why_do_some_breeders_remove_dew_claws\" title=\"Why do some breeders remove dew claws?\">Why do some breeders remove dew claws?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Do_dew_claws_bother_dogs\" title=\"Do dew claws bother dogs?\">Do dew claws bother dogs?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Should_I_remove_the_dew_claws_on_my_dog\" title=\"Should I remove the dew claws on my dog?\">Should I remove the dew claws on my 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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_dew_claw\" title=\"How do you fix a dog&#8217;s dew claw?\">How do you fix a dog&#8217;s 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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#How_do_you_prevent_dew_claws\" title=\"How do you prevent dew claws?\">How do you prevent dew claws?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Should_dewclaws_be_removed\" title=\"Should dewclaws be removed?\">Should dewclaws be removed?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#What_is_the_reason_for_dew_claws\" title=\"What is the reason for dew claws?\">What is the reason for dew claws?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Can_you_remove_a_dogs_dew_claw_at_home\" title=\"Can you remove a dog&#8217;s dew claw at home?\">Can you remove a dog&#8217;s 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#How_do_you_remove_dew_claws_at_home\" title=\"How do you remove dew claws at home?\">How do you remove dew claws at home?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Is_it_painful_to_remove_dew_claws\" title=\"Is it painful to remove dew claws?\">Is it painful to remove dew claws?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Is_dew_claw_removal_humane\" title=\"Is dew claw removal humane?\">Is dew claw removal humane?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Is_dewclaw_removal_painful\" title=\"Is dewclaw removal painful?\">Is dewclaw removal painful?<\/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\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Why_do_breeders_remove_dew_claws\" title=\"Why do breeders remove dew claws?\">Why do breeders remove dew claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-remove-my-dogs-dew-claws\/#Is_removing_dew_claws_bad\" title=\"Is removing dew claws bad?\">Is removing dew claws bad?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_remove_my_dogs_dew_claws\"><\/span>Should I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dog&#8217;s dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dog&#8217;s best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dew_claws_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Do dew claws hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The risk of dew claw injury Some dog sports also pose a level of risk for dew claw injuries, e.g. agility and flyball. <b>If a dew claw is injured, you will often find that the animal may limp and cry out when you touch its leg. If the claw gets caught and torn off, expect there to be a lot of bleeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dogs_dew_claws\"><\/span>What causes dog&#8217;s dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As hunters of fast moving prey, speed became an important factor. This added speed required a change! <b>Evolution rocked dog&#8217;s legs forward so that their heel would no longer touch the ground. As a result, they began to walk on their toes, with the fifth toe now unable to touch the ground. Voila, the dewclaw!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remove_my_dogs_dew_claws_myself\"><\/span>Can I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws myself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most of the time, dew claws can be left intact without causing your dog any woes, but sometimes it may be in the dog&#8217;s best interests to have a vet remove the dew claws. Almost all dogs have dew claws on the front feet, and in most cases, these don&#8217;t cause the dog any grief.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_remove_dew_claws\"><\/span>Is it cruel to remove dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is Removing Dewclaws Cruel? <b>Front dewclaw removal is often regarded as an unnecessary procedure. It is not recommended to remove dewclaws unless there is a medical reason to do so, such as severe injury (a partially torn-off dewclaw) or disease (i.e., cancer).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_breeders_remove_dew_claws\"><\/span>Why do some breeders remove dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many breeds  but certainly not all  the dewclaw has traditionally been removed in the first few days of a dog&#8217;s life. <b>In some breeds, the removal is thought to improve appearance for the show ring. In others, it&#8217;s done to prevent possible injuries, such as being damaged while a hunting dog works through brambles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dew_claws_bother_dogs\"><\/span>Do dew claws bother dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Without constant vigilance, hind dewclaws get ingrown, painful and infected. The best time to have them removed is <b>together with desexing. It&#8217;s quick, easy, and goes well if they keep their collar on to prevent licking. If an owner ever does ask us to take the front ones off, we put it down to receiving bad advice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_remove_the_dew_claws_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I remove the dew claws on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dog&#8217;s dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dog&#8217;s best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_dogs_dew_claw\"><\/span>How do you fix a dog&#8217;s 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<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prevent_dew_claws\"><\/span>How do you prevent dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our dew claw protectors are supplied as a pair and can be quickly fastened <b>around dog&#8217;s front legs to protect the dew claws. The protectors are made from leather with fleece pad and strong velcro fastening. Large &#8211; fits leg circumference from 15 &#8211; 21cms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dewclaws_be_removed\"><\/span>Should dewclaws be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dog&#8217;s dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dog&#8217;s best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_reason_for_dew_claws\"><\/span>What is the reason for dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As hunters of fast moving prey, speed became an important factor. This added speed required a change! <b>Evolution rocked dog&#8217;s legs forward so that their heel would no longer touch the ground. As a result, they began to walk on their toes, with the fifth toe now unable to touch the ground. Voila, the dewclaw!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_remove_a_dogs_dew_claw_at_home\"><\/span>Can you remove a dog&#8217;s dew claw at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, dewclaws are removed by a breeder (or the breeder&#8217;s veterinarian) at three to five days of age. <b>When done at home, they are clipped off with scissors or nail clippers. If done by a veterinarian, they are removed under local anesthesia, clamps, and a scalpel.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_remove_dew_claws_at_home\"><\/span>How do you remove dew claws at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s a simple procedure  over in less than 1 minute  <b>neonatal puppies feel pain, and dewclaw removal in a neonate is done without general anesthesia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_painful_to_remove_dew_claws\"><\/span>Is it painful to remove dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Are Dewclaws Removed? In many cases, dewclaws are removed when a newborn is between 3 and 5 days old. If the procedure is not done during that time, it is recommended to wait until the pet is <b>at least 12 weeks old. Often, dewclaws are removed while the pet is undergoing spaying or neutering.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dew_claw_removal_humane\"><\/span>Is dew claw removal humane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because front dewclaws serve an important purpose, <b>they should not be removed unless there is a very good reason to do so. In rare cases, a dog&#8217;s dewclaw may be severely injured or develop a disease (e.g., a cancerous tumor) and removal under those circumstances would certainly be in the dog&#8217;s best interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dewclaw_removal_painful\"><\/span>Is dewclaw removal painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s a simple procedure  over in less than 1 minute  <b>neonatal puppies feel pain, and dewclaw removal in a neonate is done without general anesthesia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_breeders_remove_dew_claws\"><\/span>Why do breeders remove dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many breeds  but certainly not all  the dewclaw has traditionally been removed in the first few days of a dog&#8217;s life. <b>In some breeds, the removal is thought to improve appearance for the show ring. In others, it&#8217;s done to prevent possible injuries, such as being damaged while a hunting dog works through brambles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_removing_dew_claws_bad\"><\/span>Is removing dew claws bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That being said, <b>there is nothing wrong with dewclaw removal, at any age if there are problems. That means it&#8217;s OK for dogs to have them removed at any age if they continue to cause the dog pain due to getting ripped or due to nail breakage multiple times.<\/b><\/p>\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 Should I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws?Do dew claws hurt dogs?What causes dog&#8217;s dew claws?Can I remove my dog&#8217;s dew claws myself?Is it cruel to remove dew claws?Why do some breeders remove dew claws?Do dew claws bother dogs?Should I remove the dew claws on my dog?How do you fix a dog&#8217;s dew&#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":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6212"}],"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=6212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6212\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}