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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma  K, now I have one of each opinion LOL
If they where attached to tendon and bone, and firm I wouldn't worry, but they're only attached by skin so they're very loose and dangling. Front dewclaws don't worry me - but rear ones I worry about catching and tearing. I've seen some pretty ugly wounds caused by rear dewclaws tearing! Not worried about them growing into his foot - he's very good about his nails being trimmed so I just trim them once a week, so they'll never be a problem there. |
Maybe since they are only attached to the skin, it wouldn't be that big of a deal to have them cut off. I'd ask my vet for his opinion. I think I'd wait till he had to be put out anyway, like with a dental or something.
I should have read the whole thread before I answered!