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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......