Previously, I had a little Poodle/Pom mix, and she begin to lick her front leg a lot. Then, I noticed everytime I touch her near that area, she acted like it hurt. I examined this area carefully and found that her dew claw had grown in a circle and had grown back into the skin -- causing redness, swelling, and infection. This hurt her a lot. I took her to the vet, and they removed her front dew claws.
However, I am sure this doesn't always happen. And, if you keep an eye on the nail in this area and keep it trimmed, you probably should never have any problems at all. I think this would be the easiest and best way to go.....and certainly the least expensive.
Just keep an eye on these little nails and keep them trimmed. This is the easiest thing to do. They should be trimmed along with your pup's other nails. I wouldn't put my pup through this surgery unless it was necessary.
Carol Jean |