PANDI-GIRL Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi, PANDI my 5 month old Toy poodle has 1 front dewclaw growing , it is very tiny and feels like it is twisting outwards. Breeder said don't worry about it . I'm thinking about having the vet take it off when she gets desexed - after all her teeth are in. Why do you think this dewclaw grew back, if it is taken off might it grow back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Is it attached by bone or just skin? If it was removed correctly the first time there wouldn't be anything to grow back as the nail bed is removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 There must have been a stump left for anything to grow back at all. It certainly could be removed during the desexing surgery - it won't regrow after that. If the current regrowth is twisted and will make it difficult for regular dewclaw trimming, then it should be removed - you can discuss this with your vet. Given that poodles need regular coat clipping, I personally would opt for removal during desexing surgery in any case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 My boy is the first dog I can recall having dew claws and I can tell you now - If I had him as a younger dog I'd have had them removed. He's always hurting them! The first time was within a week of bringing him home from the shelter on trial. Most recently this year he pulled the nail out of the pad while he was out having a night time pee - god only knows how! Talk to your vet but I would be having them done at desex & done properly they shouldnt grow back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 My current dogs both had a dew claw not correctly removed and they are tiny wee things that I occasionally dremel with the others. I agree with the breeder. You know it's there so just trim it if it ever needs it. One of my dogs is now desexed and I didn't bother getting it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANDI-GIRL Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 The dewclaw is attached in a little bony toe stump, it does not feel normal - thin & twisted outward. The other foot has no dewclaw, but I can feel the toe bone on the inside of her leg is still there, do you think this one will grow back as well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 The other dewclaw is unlikely to grow back - the bone is not the actual nail. Normally the entire nail, including the growth bed, is snipped off during dewclaw removal and the nail cannot grow back. If a tiny bit of growth bed is missed, as is happened with her other foot, then the dewclaw will regrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANDI-GIRL Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 When i touch this dewclaw she seems very sore on it , She lets me cut all the other nails fine no problems. Do you think because it is twisted outwards it could be hurting her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 54 minutes ago, PANDI-GIRL said: When i touch this dewclaw she seems very sore on it , She lets me cut all the other nails fine no problems. Do you think because it is twisted outwards it could be hurting her That's very likely. My BC boy has hurt a front dewclaw a couple of times, and it is quite painful. I think a vet visit is well in order, sooner rather than later. Apart from the fact you don't want the pup to be hurting, they tend to lick the paw to make it feel better, and that can become habitual .. to be avoided if you can. Your vet will give you advice on whether it is a temporary problem, or whether it needs a bit more action. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANDI-GIRL Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 We have seen the vet , he looked at the dew claw & said it was quite abnormal the way it is growing So he will remove it next month when she is being desexed, vet said it should not be a problem after that is done properly . I hope it does not hurt to much after the op 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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