Dew Claws

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

there is also need for sarcasm because someone does it differently then you.

some do it them selves and some have the vet do it. Vet are trained professional that provide medical procedure to pets. i would perfer someone to know what they are doing when cutting off body parts

I stated that in my above post. Everyone has to do what is best for them and their pups.

I agree there are those that just don't have the heart, inclination to do this. And I agree if a puppy is past the age where pain is greater then a vet should be called upon to do the job. However, if a person wants to learn and is taught by a breeder that has been doing it for awhile and has learned from a vet, then they should have to option of doing so. The knowledge and skill of a breeder doing this, does away with exposing the pups to heaven knows what at the vets, as well as chilling the pups at such a tender age.

[tammy8833]

Originally Posted by Mardelin;2665263[B

]I stated that in my above post. Everyone has to do what is best for them and their pups. But, your post stated that every breeder should be taking the pups to the vet to have the procedure done
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I agree that if you're breeding and yes, selling puppies what you make on the sale of your pups should go back into the care and welfare of the pups. In addition, be prepared if anything should genetically life threatenig should pop up with one of those pups to reimburse the money to the new owners to assist them in paying for medical bills for that pup.

I agree there are those that just don't have the heart, inclination to do this. And I agree if a puppy is past the age where pain is greater then a vet should be called upon to do the job. However, if a person wants to learn and is taught by a breeder that has been doing it for awhile and has learned from a vet, then they should have to option of doing so. The knowledge and skill of a breeder doing this, does away with exposing the pups to heaven knows what at the vets, as well as chilling the pups at such a tender age.

Nope i think you misunderstood my post or i wasnt clear enough i didnt say everyone should take theirs to the vet. you and i had also talked about doing tails and dew claws at home earlier in this thread. that i would do it if i had hands on training. My post was saying you should be prepared to put money out when breeding, for things like tail docking and dew claw removal.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

Nope i think you misunderstood my post or i wasnt clear enough i didnt say everyone should take theirs to the vet. you and i had also talked about doing tails and dew claws at home earlier in this thread. that i would do it if i had hands on training. My post was saying you should be prepared to put money out when breeding, for things like tail docking and dew claw removal.

Then we misunderstood each other.

Performing the procedure is not for everyone. Even though I assisted me mentor through several of the procedures the first time I did it I was scared. Even now when I do it or see it done, I cry,

[watersideyorkie]

Recently when we took our pups to get their tails done and dew claws removed, one of the vets said they didn't do it because they thought it was cosmetic surgery...we have had Yorkies for over 18 years...it is a AKC standard ...she was young and probably not willing to take the time for such a low dollar procedure. I even heard where a Yorkie ended up catching their dew claw and hurting their leg...Yorkies are prone to limb injuries, why add to their woes...we assume the cost of tails and claws when we decided to breed our dogs. We also get a quantity discount since we already owned 4 Yorkies..a group rate you might say. Good luck and enjoy your new addition...life is alot better with a Yorkie in it.

[manolos mom]

My vet charges 20 dollars for dew claws and tail removal. He wont do this if they are over 5 days old. Too Late. Nerve endings have grown and can cause even more pain. I agree with you guys that if you have not been trained by a mentor or a vet, then let a professional handle it.

[yorkie mad]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

lol...sorry reminded me of my son, he is always asking "but why?"

i dont know if there is a defined reason, some say for digging and gripping things. here's some info i found online.

Dewclaw - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lol thanks for the info , really interesting thanks