I was just curious . I have never heard of this , but maybe it has been done before.
2006-07-25 05:59:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't know of any vet that would declaw a dog unless there was medical reasons to do so, but I'm sure that the procedure could be done. I highly doubt the "average" vet would have experience with this, though.
So, tecnically, yes, it could be done, but wouldn't unless there was a medical reason to do so. I'd rather see your dog have it's claws removed because of an infection that isn't clearing up (or something) than to have it euthanized or end up dying in pain and misery, but I can't think of a single reason to have their claws removed other than medically necessary. But then again, I also can't think of a reason why anyone would want their cats declawed, and that happens all the time "just because".
2006-07-25 06:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by dogmelissa 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The handiest claws that are meant to be eliminated are the dewclaws (appear like little thumbs) That must be performed while they're domestic dogs or while they're "out" to be spayed. Declawing a cat is composed of doing away with the complete final joint of the toe. NOT an effortless surgical procedure to get well from! One factor you could check out, is to make use of a dremel both to trim the nails or to take off the razor-sharp edges after they've been clipped within the usual approach.
2016-08-28 18:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by salguero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog's nails can NOT be removed like a cat's can, because they are NOT retractable like a cat's are. The only thing you can do is to keep them trimmed. If you are going to do this yourself, watch out that you don't cut them to short or you will hit the quick, and the dog will bleed. Good luck.
2006-07-25 06:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Do not do that. It is like having your fingers cut off! That would be extremely cruel & painful! Take the time to train your dog & learn to cut his claws or take him to the vet or groomers to have the claws trimmed.
2006-07-25 06:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. i know u can buy nailclippers 4 dogs, but have 2 be very careful not 2 cut them 2 short. cuz that will hurt them & i've heard they could possibly bleed severely
2006-07-25 06:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so their nail is different than that of a cat.
2006-07-25 06:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Gabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like your finger nails ripped out?
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Exactly..
It's CRUEL.
2006-07-25 06:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to do this? its like having your own fingers removed!
2006-07-25 06:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe so yes, but you'd want to find a good doc to do it.
2006-07-25 06:02:25 · answer #9 · answered by Ralph M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the saying quote an idle mind is the------
2006-07-25 06:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋