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07-30-2007, 08:07 PM | #1 |
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| DeClawing DOGS I just got my new Laimanted wood floor.. It is beautiful.. It is suppossed to hold up very well to dogs toe nails, But I am little worried because you can hear pitter patter pitter patter So can you declaw a dog? Like a cat? I just order those rubber tip that you place over your dog nails Do they work? I think you actually glue those on. Like fake finger nails for us
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07-30-2007, 08:11 PM | #2 | |
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You just have to decide what is more important your floors or your dogs. Don't know about the rubber tips.
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07-30-2007, 08:32 PM | #3 |
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| Its actually pretty cruel to declaw cats, and their claws retract. Since dog nails don't retract, I think it would be even more cruel to do it to a dog...
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07-30-2007, 08:40 PM | #4 |
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| Would you like if someone ripped your fingers out? I have hard wood floors and they have done no damage. Less than five pounds of pressure does nothing to them. |
07-30-2007, 08:42 PM | #5 | |
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07-30-2007, 08:43 PM | #6 | |
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Laminate will not be harmed by their nails as far as I know. Mine run down the laminate floor hallway into the family room which is linoleum. The laminate has been in for two years now and the only one that might have done damage was me when I overflowed the laundry room sink. Good job I was home and noticed, got the water up right away. I was afraid it would warp but it didnt. Hardwood doesnt stand up to dogs nails. I wouldn' t bother glueing on nail whatever you were talking about. Too risky they get them off and swallow them. | |
07-30-2007, 08:55 PM | #7 |
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| Thanks everyone I am not going to declaw my babies My Daughter and I was just wondering because you remove a dew claw Why do we do this?
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07-30-2007, 09:10 PM | #8 |
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| Dewclaws are removed because they can catch on carpet and other things and break off or tear. With cats, their claws are retractable and they use their claws to scratch, climb, and defend themselves. Declawing them removes the first joint of their toes. This basically removes a small part of bone with the claw attached. Dogs toes are basically the same but their nails are not retractable. Declawing a dog would probably result in some balancing and walking issues. Also, when cats are declawed it is almost always just their front paws - not all four - can you imagine not having any nails to scratch yourself if you had an itch? I worked at a vets office in highschool and we had someone call in wanting to declaw their dog because they were digging in the yard. Declawing a dog would not stop the digging. If you are worried about sharp nails, invest in a nail dremmel and file the dog's nails regularly. You can round the nails so that they aren't sharp.
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07-30-2007, 09:20 PM | #9 |
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| Found a similar question on "Ask The Vet" http://www.petservice.com/ask_the_vet/03-29-00_qa.html Declawing Dog Because It's Ruining the Floor 6) Question: We just had hardwood floors layed and our 1-yr-old Boxer is really scratching the finish w/her claws. Can we get her declawed? I hate to gate her in the kitchen on the tile floor, but my husband is very angry with this situation. her vet said walk her on concrete along with filing, but it is not working. I hope we can declaw her so we can keep her as an inside pet. Thanks! Monies, Jacksonville, Florida. Answer: I, personally, have never declawed a dog. Some vets will practice this type of surgery, but it is very painful and much more complicated than declawing a cat, which is usually the front feet only. Not too mention it will be much more expensive. I would definately try other alternatives. You have had the dog longer than you have had the hardwood floors, did you consider this problem prior to purchasing the floors? Is it possible to lay carpet (even purchase a carpet remnant for the majority of the room) in one room that the dog can be kept in when unsupervised? Do you think the dog would suffer less staying in the tiled area when unsupervised, then amputating the last digit on every toe of every foot? Why isn't keeping the nails short and filed working? Since you live in a relatively warm climate, why not keep the dog outside when not supervised? I personally feel that this surgery would be very painful and could result in chronic pain and limping, and would consider other alternatives......
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07-31-2007, 03:40 AM | #10 |
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| I have hardwood flooring and 2 furbabies. My pups have done no damage to my floors. What you have to watch out for are humans and their shoes!
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07-31-2007, 04:02 AM | #11 |
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| We are getting engineered hardwood. The salesguy said small dogs are fine if you keep their nails trimmed. I try to do two paws every week so I end up trimming their nails about once every 1-2 weeks. If their nails click on the floor you need to trim them. Some vets or groomers will do it in between visits for free or like $5. If they won't hold still, get someone to help you. It's easy once you learn where to cut.
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07-31-2007, 04:03 AM | #12 |
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| nails I have a houseful of laminate and ceramic tiles...I have not heard any "claw patter"...until the other evening when my daughter stopped by with her Yorkie...I knew right away, Bailey needed her nails clipped...I keep my girls nails short..nipped back weekly,.. Nails will not damage laminate..a hammer will, but not little Yorkie toes! |
07-31-2007, 06:05 AM | #13 |
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| nails Pesty..I perhaps, my post was too hasty..I asked my husband if he is bothered by the dogs nails on the laminate..he said he can barely hear it..but my flip-flops should be illegal..I realize different sounds puncture different ear drums...! I am from the old school, that Yorkies can do nothing wrong..!! LOL |
07-31-2007, 06:17 AM | #14 |
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| I have laminate too, and even my huge labbies haven't damaged it, so I think you'll be okay. We actually replaced hardwood flooring with it because the labs scratched the dickens out of the hardwood (within weeks of installation, btw). We've had the laminate flooring all through downstairs and our master br for about 6 months now, and no problem. It will scratch if you drag something sharp against it, but not from the lightweight dogs running or even doing a "sliding stop" (teehee) on it! So breathe a sigh of relief...no worries. deb |
07-31-2007, 06:26 AM | #15 |
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| We have laminate as well. It has helped up well with both skin kids and fur kids playing on it. Off topic: My only problem with it is keeping it clean. Seems like everything I clean it with leaves a film.
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