Should I get dew claws removed?

Because the rear dewclaws aren't closely attached to anything, and because they are so wobbly and loose, they run a great risk of being caught on something and tearing...even something as mundane as the living room rug/carpet, or another dog's collar during play...even your own dog's collar while he's scratching his ear!

I agree that having the vet remove them during the neuter is a good idea. dewclaws are a bloody mess when ripped, and you don't want to anesthetize your dog more than you have to, as there is always a risk.

The discomfort from the neuter will be minimal - I don't think having both done at once would be "too much" for the dog.

I have a Dog that has dew claws. The vet told me since he is mostly an outside Dog that is not chained (we have a lot of ground for him to run) that he should have them removed. She said because he is running, he will be more likely to have them ripped off! OUCH! BUT he is 6 years old now, and she said that he's slowing down more so it is my call. I never had it done because I figured he had them this long, so whats the harm. You on the other hand maybe should. If your Dog is biting at them, then they must be hurting or at least annoying him. So maybe you should. Would it be too much? Maybe but I did have my cat neutered and declawed. My cat was fine then, and great now!

I would do it. Removing dewclaws is really not that big of a deal, it does NOT cause really any more pain and I know a lot of people that have had both a spay/neuter and dewclaw removal done at the same time with no problems. It prevents a much worse injury later so were it my dog, I'd opt to do it especially considering the fact that he's chewing on them.

I say Off with those dews!

The flapping in the wind dews you described are very prone to injury, more so than the fronts which I'm guessing in his case are firmly attached. I'd leave the fronts too.

The flapping in the wind dews get caught on everything, blankets, carpets you name it. Its much better to have them removed when he gets neutered. This way he avoids getting put under twice, and the pain and risks associated with possibly ripping one off.

If they were firmly attached dews then serious thought and weighing out the risks of injury would come into play. Removing firmly attached dews at this age is more involved.

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I hope you read this, If your going in to get him neutered, that'ss enough for now, wait a couple weeks and he will feel much better about it. I really see no purpose in getting rid of the dew claws because all my past and present dogs are fine with them but if you wish to, there is no harm in it. It is NOT cruel what-so-ever and i'm a veg so take my word for it. If you are concerned about them go ahead and do it just wait a couple weeks and he should be just fine. Trust your judgment. Hope this helped.

I have a female shih tzu who has front and rear dew claws. They are intact, although the vet suggested she have them removed when she was spayed, and there have been no problems with them at all. She has them clipped regularly either by the groomer or the vet - but she has no issues with them.

I would have the rear dew claws removed at the same time.

my sister had her female spayed n dew claws removed vet advised her to have them removed because if they get caught on something they can get ripped off n the dog could bleed to death.

Ask another vet. When it comes to science, you always work with odds. And depending on what the vet says, that's what I would do. I'm leaving it to the vets because they know what's best for your St. Bernard. And good for you to be neutering your dog!

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i did not have this problem but when my pom pup got her adult teeth in the baby teeth had not fallen out and they removed them at the time they spayed her.....

i would have them removed as he is chewing on them and may injure himself doing so......i think its nicer to do it while hes being neutered so that he doesn't have to recover form a second operation later it will all be done and he can get better and be done with it.......

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