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Only if it is a very young puppy (IE before the eyes open). Otherwise it needs to be done surgically by a veterinarian. Most dew claws do not cause problems for the dog.
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What dog has a 5th claw what is the name of that dog?
Lots of dogs have a "dew claw"; it is not specific to any breed.
What in the Purpose of dew claw on dogs?
The dew claw is a primitive digit that doesn't actually serve any purpose. Many breeders have them removed so that they do not become ingrowing or snag when the dog is older.
How many toes do dogs have?
On a typical paw, like a dog, they will have four main toes, and one dew-claw on the inside. Most dogs only have dew claws on the front feet, but some are born with back dew-claws. Veterinarians usually remove dew claws from the back feet, and sometimes from the front, as they are are often injured and sometimes ripped off by the dog's every day life.
How many toes do dogs have on their hind legs?
Dogs have four toes on their front and back paws. However, a little higher up on the leg is the dew claw, which looks a little like a thumb if you have a good imagination. Some dogs are born with dew claws on their front and/or hind legs. If the fifth toe you're talking about sits a little higher up, it is a dew claw. Most dogs born with them have them removed by the breeder when they are puppies or their owners opt to have them removed during spay/neuter surgery.
What is a red-claw werewolf?
A red-claw werewolf is a werewolf in red-claw that is based on a book by Kitty Kat
Why do you take off du claws?
Dew claws need to be removed only if they are becoming a problem to the dog such as the animal chewing on them or the claw getting caught and torn. Some show dogs have them removed for show purposes as well as hunting dogs as a precaution.
What does dew claws removed mean?
Dogs have a small, primitive digit (fifth toe) on the inside of their front legs. This is called a dew claw. As the dog does not need it, many breeders pay for a vet to remove it, hence dew claw removal.
What dog has a 5th claw what is the name of that dog?
Lots of dogs have a "dew claw"; it is not specific to any breed.
Do you wrap a dogs foot with exposed claw nerve?
no
What is uses of a claw hammer?
The claw part of the hammer is used to lever up and remove nails.
What is the function of th wedges in the claw hammer?
To remove nails.
What in the Purpose of dew claw on dogs?
The dew claw is a primitive digit that doesn't actually serve any purpose. Many breeders have them removed so that they do not become ingrowing or snag when the dog is older.
What paw du dogs prefer when eating?
depends on the dog. some dogs are right pawed others are left pawed.
What does it mean if your dogs dew claw is red?
It could possibly be irritated. You should check with you veterinarian. It may have to be removed.
How do you remove foam insulation from between roof rafters?
A good claw hammer works pretty well.
When you use the claw at the end of the hammer to remove a nail what type of simple machine are you using?
Tu madre
Do the dew claws hurt the dogs?
Not at all. They are like a persons thumbs. Now, it will hurt the dog if you try to pull on it or if you clip it to short. Usually you don't have to do anything to the dogs dew claw.
