Val (Zebedee) Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I noticed about 10 minutes ago, Kaviq has broken his front right dew claw - not surprising the way he's been goofing around with Myshka. It has not totally snapped off though, it is hanging on by a thread. He keeps licking it as it is bleeding a tiny bit but otherwise it's not bothering him. He is reluctant to let us look at it. Should we leave him and hope he chews it off, try and snip it off or try and strap it up and hope he keeps the bandage on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hmmmm. When Nikko ripped his off he ended up chewing it off before we got to the vets. But if it were me I might take him in to the vet so they can remove it and bandage it up so it doesn't get infected but I'm a worry wart lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'd Keep an eye on him , hopefully he'll chew it off , I'd try n trim it tho if he doesn't n he will let u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm going to see how it is in the morning, if there's no change, we'll get the vet to take a look at it - thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I would get the vet to check it over just to be sure there's no risk of infection x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Ouch! Poor thing...I'm sure he'll do something to sort it out. Do your pet insurance have a 24hr helpine you could call to put your mind at rest? I'm with M&S and they do. Hope he's ok x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Zoya ripped her's a few years ago. We put some antibacterial gel on it and wrapped it for a day. Took the wrap off the next day. She chewed it off and a few weeks later a new nail grew back. They are sensitive. So what ever you do be gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have a general question regarding dew claws if I may? I know many people have dew claws removed with certain breeds soon after birth. What is the norm with Huskies, remove or leave? I saw a post somewhere that showed a dog using its dew claws to help it get out when it crashed through frozen ice on a lake and others using the claws to hold bones when chewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asslinn Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have a general question regarding dew claws if I may? I know many people have dew claws removed with certain breeds soon after birth. What is the norm with Huskies, remove or leave? I saw a post somewhere that showed a dog using its dew claws to help it get out when it crashed through frozen ice on a lake and others using the claws to hold bones when chewing. I read in huskies for dummies to have their dew claws removed can't remember the reason why now though (will have a look later). But I haven't had my doggies removed. Both use them to hold onto the treats bones etc. I have seen some have to have them removed because they kept growing and get caught in things. But I personally leave them unless they cause a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I read in huskies for dummies to have their dew claws removed can't remember the reason why now though (will have a look later). But I haven't had my doggies removed. Both use them to hold onto the treats bones etc. I have seen some have to have them removed because they kept growing and get caught in things. But I personally leave them unless they cause a problem.I think that mainly applies if they have rear dew claws I've never known a reason for a dog to have front ones removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairdresser Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think (although I may be wrong) that it is for working dogs that are likely to catch them and end up hurting themselves. I look at Khaleesi's though and they are so flimsy, she's always catching them, on my tights, my favourite knitwear, my face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 well, we had the vet take a look & he said to leave well alone. Today, Kav was back at the vets for a booster & the vet checked it, it appears to have reattached itself although it still seems tender if you go to pick the paw up, so we're keeping an eye on it. He said we will probably notice a crack line as the claw grows out but for now, we'll let Mother Nature take care of it. I too believe that it is the rear dew claws that are removed, although Diesel has 1 - not sure what happened to the other one as he was 6 when we rescued him, but he does chew the back one off from time to time then it grows back, but all mine have all their front dew claws intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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