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mapetty · 05-13-2007, 03:07 PM

When I got Summerlin, she still had her dew claws - only two, though. They make me very nervous, and the girls at Pets Mart refuse to trim them.... I think they should be, because there is actually a nail on them. What I am wondering is if the vet could maybe remove them when I get Summerlin fixed? I hope to get it done in the next couple of months, but I was thinking maybe I could get her fixed, get the dew claws removed, and have her leftover teeth pulled all at once? Any suggestions? I am mainly concerned about the dew claws - if they can't be removed, what can I do to keep them extra "safe"? Thanks for the help!

chachi · 05-13-2007, 03:16 PM

I have heard of people having them removed when their dog was spayed/netered so you could call your vet and see if they wll do it. Make sure you get pain meds because I bet it really hurts. Ive heard if you leave them you just need to keep them trimed so they dont get caught on things

xnatalie · 05-13-2007, 03:25 PM

If you can't get them removed, defibnetly get them trimmed regularly. If they're not, they'll get stuck on carpets and stuff a LOT, and it will be painful for your baby

DianeW · 05-13-2007, 04:52 PM

My Harvey Has His Dew Claws At The Front, And I Just Trim The Ends Off Each Time I Do The Rest Of His Nails, About Every Month Or So. It Is Really Easy To Do - It Keeps Them Short And Less Problamatic. Harvey Doesnt Mind, But At First He Was A Little Afraid. It Gets Easier Each Time.....

05-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#1
mapetty Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 304	Dew Claws When I got Summerlin, she still had her dew claws - only two, though. They make me very nervous, and the girls at Pets Mart refuse to trim them.... I think they should be, because there is actually a nail on them. What I am wondering is if the vet could maybe remove them when I get Summerlin fixed? I hope to get it done in the next couple of months, but I was thinking maybe I could get her fixed, get the dew claws removed, and have her leftover teeth pulled all at once? Any suggestions? I am mainly concerned about the dew claws - if they can't be removed, what can I do to keep them extra "safe"? Thanks for the help! __________________ Loving Summerlin and Savannah Daily....

05-13-2007, 03:16 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have heard of people having them removed when their dog was spayed/netered so you could call your vet and see if they wll do it. Make sure you get pain meds because I bet it really hurts. Ive heard if you leave them you just need to keep them trimed so they dont get caught on things __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-13-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
xnatalie Lovin' My Mika-Monster Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462	If you can't get them removed, defibnetly get them trimmed regularly. If they're not, they'll get stuck on carpets and stuff a LOT, and it will be painful for your baby __________________ Mika & Ollie

05-13-2007, 04:52 PM	#4
DianeW YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 489	My Harvey Has His Dew Claws At The Front, And I Just Trim The Ends Off Each Time I Do The Rest Of His Nails, About Every Month Or So. It Is Really Easy To Do - It Keeps Them Short And Less Problamatic. Harvey Doesnt Mind, But At First He Was A Little Afraid. It Gets Easier Each Time..... __________________ Take Care - Diane and little Harvey MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB AND PETITE PUPS UNITED