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Originally Posted by Lisey  I would like to know as much as I can about this. I think the breeder I got Bo from didnt remove them. Is it ok? It does seem alittle bit cruel. Does it hurt them? What happens if you don't do it. Is it wrong for them to have a tail? Thanks for all your help.  |
I would not get his tail dock, it is extremely painful for them and it is unnecessary. I worked as a vet tech and seen the Vet do the tail dockings on older dogs, it was hard to watch the dogs have a hard recovery for no reason
You can get the dewclaws removed, I have seen many dogs go through that, it is still a hard recovery on them. You are at the risk of the dew claws catching on things and having them rip out. Peanut has only one dewclaw that grew back, but I always have it trimmed really short.
If you do get the dewclaw removed make sure you have a good vet that you trust do it, if they don't do it right it will grow back. If you haven't had Bo neutered I would do it then, but if you have then I would just leave it and have it cut down when he gets a regular nail trim, when they get long they start to catch on things.
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It is really an issue when dewclaws on are bigger dogs, they tend to stick out more than a tiny dewclaw on a yorkie.