{"id":7765,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:24","slug":"what-is-a-dew-nail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a dew nail?"},"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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#What_is_a_dew_nail\" title=\"What is a dew nail?\">What is a dew nail?<\/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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#Why_are_dewclaws_removed\" title=\"Why are dewclaws removed?\">Why are dewclaws removed?<\/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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#What_is_the_dew_nail_on_a_dog\" title=\"What is the dew nail on a dog?\">What is the dew nail on a dog?<\/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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#What_are_dewclaws_used_for\" title=\"What are dewclaws used for?\">What are dewclaws used for?<\/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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_dew_claws\" title=\"What is the purpose of dew claws?\">What is the purpose of 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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#When_should_dew_claws_be_removed\" title=\"When should dew claws be removed?\">When should dew claws be removed?<\/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\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-dew-nail\/#Is_it_cruel_to_remove_dew_claws\" title=\"Is it cruel to remove dew claws?\">Is it cruel to remove dew claws?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_dew_nail\"><\/span>What is a dew nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dew claws are <b>short nails on the site of the foot that don&#8217;t touch the ground. They are often referred to as a dog&#8217;s thumb, but they have a lot less purpose and value to a dog than a human&#8217;s thumb does.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dewclaws_removed\"><\/span>Why are dewclaws removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs have front dewclaws. If you don&#8217;t see a dewclaw on your dog&#8217;s front paws, it was likely removed. Many hunting breeds have their dewclaws removed <b>to prevent them from being caught and injured while running through brush and tough terrain. Rear dewclaws, like front dewclaws, are genetic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_dew_nail_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the dew nail on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dewclaw is a common name given to <b>a non-weight-bearing toe of some mammals such as dogs and cats. The dewclaw is the first digit on the front and rear feet in dogs and cats. This makes them the equivalent to the thumb and big toe in humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dewclaws_used_for\"><\/span>What are dewclaws used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dewclaws are not dead appendages. They can be used <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_dew_claws\"><\/span>What is the purpose of dew claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At high speeds (especially when turning) or on slippery surfaces, these dewclaws <b>provide extra traction and help stabilize the carpal (wrist) joint. Some dogs also use their dewclaws to help them climb trees, hold objects to better chew on them, or climb out of the water if they&#8217;ve broken through ice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_dew_claws_be_removed\"><\/span>When should dew claws be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, dewclaws are removed when a newborn is <b>between 3 and 5 days old. If the procedure is not done during that time, it is recommended to wait until the pet is 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=\"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=\"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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\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 What is a dew nail?Why are dewclaws removed?What is the dew nail on a dog?What are dewclaws used for?What is the purpose of dew claws?When should dew claws be removed?Will a dew claw heal on its own?Is it cruel to remove dew claws? What is a dew nail? 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