![]() ![]() There are two main types of nail trimmers for dog claws. It's a good idea to have them hidden but close by. Once your dog is comfortable, you can take out your clippers. You can rest your arm over their body, keeping them in a reassuring embrace while still under control. Some bigger or more agitated dogs might need to be restrained and keeping them on their side is a good way to do this. Other dogs may sit fine on your lap (especially lap dogs). It's best to get them used to it when they are young, so start clipping when you see their nails grow. If your dog is a little nervous, they might need a little more reassurance to remain calm. Many dogs will have no problem getting their nails clipped. Before you even bring out the nail clippers, play with the dog a little to make sure they are relaxed (not excited). Especially with larger or older dogs, the best way is to lay the dog on its side. To start, you need to get your dog into position. This can prevent both a painful experience for the dog and pricey veterinary bills. Trimming the nails on the dewclaws will also reduce the risk of them getting caught on something. As dew claws don't always touch the ground, even dogs who run on hard surfaces might not wear them down enough. This is especially the case with dewclaws. ![]() However, not all dogs ( especially house pets) will do this and their nails grow unabated. If a dog runs often on hard surfaces or is inclined to scratch a lot, their nails will naturally be worn down. This has to do with both breed and activity. Not all dogs do need their nails trimmed or cut. They might scratch excessively or jump on you more than usual. You can often tell when a dog wants to get their nails cut. The answer to this question is the same answer to why cut any of a dog's claws? If they get too long they can scratch themselves with it, they can cause injury to their human friends (even unintentionally) and can cause property damage also. If that's the case, letting your dog keep it might mean it improves overall comfort levels. Some believe the dew claw can help dogs get to those hard to reach places, like behind the ear. One favorite pastime is for dogs to give themselves a good scratch. If something where to happen to it, vets have the right skills and treatment to heal it pretty quickly. If a dog doesn't have their dew claws removed, most will live a full life without it ever bothering them. However, there is a lot of argument stating that even if it looks useless, the dew claw might still serve a purpose. As a preventative measure, it makes a certain amount of sense. This can lead to infection and/or be quite traumatic for the dog. The argument for dew claw removal is that, as they are vulnerable dangling at the side of the paw, they might get caught and tear. Yet many dogs do get their dewclaws declawed, usually only a couple of days after birth. If the dewclaw is removed in the Great Pyrenees, then it can cause permanent damage. This is when this question gets a little complicated. This can be used to grip bones when chewing or provide torsion control when running. The Great Pyrenees in particular has the dewclaw attached to the bone. If it dangles limply, it is likely it has little tendon or bone attachment. You can tell how useful the dewclaw might be by how it behaves when you touch it. Some will touch the ground as they walk, others will dangle in the air like keys from a belt. ![]() With breeding and cross breeding, different dewclaws act in different ways. Some may even have two dew claws on the one paw, making them double dewclawed. They are thought to be a vestigial digit which means they are a leftover from a previous stage of evolution.ĭew claws are more common on the front paws than the back, but this many have them on both. If you are looking at your dog and wondering what we're talking about, you should know not all dogs have dew claws. It often hangs at the side limply and can bounce a little as the dog walks. The declaw is a digit on the side of a dog's paw which is disconnected from the others. ![]()
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