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Originally Posted by jeanm1963  I just want to add something... MY vet is a graduate of Tufts, she / actually every vet in her office will NOT remove dew claws unless they are new born puppies... she told me it is extremely painful ( similar to us loosing a finger if done at spay time.. My Laci was 6 months old almost 7 months , she told me that she doesnt do it due to the pain it causes. .she has had no problem with them at all, you just have to keep them clipped ( no big deal), I posted this question in the breeders section a while back and many agreed with my vet... Just wanted you to think about it....  |
This is exactly what my vet told me. She said she would not remove the dew claws on an older dog unless it was very necessary. She was very discouraging, and my baby has had minor problems with them. No big problems. She just seems to lick or nip at them occasionally.