she tore one just by running in the yard,because of her breed they stick out instead of curving like most,she only has the front ones,and i hear the surgery is no big deal,probably no different than a cat,so can someone who actually knows something tell me if with her being in heat will be a problem,with getting her spayed for now is not an option?
2006-09-06 17:51:58 · 6 answers · asked by turni 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Responded to your first question too....
No, it is not a problem to have them removed - not very painful at all. Takes no time at all.
Her being in heat causes her no pain at all either.
If you decide too, you can also have her spayed while she is in heat...it will cost a little more though.
2006-09-06 17:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by joycaro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs have dewclaws on the rear feet, some don't, some have multiple dewclaws on the rear feet. Some are very well attached just like another toe, some aren't well attached at all and seem like you could just pluck them off. Usually we don't recommend removing them after a certain age, unless they are causing problems, which your pup's are. So, when you get her spayed, have them removed, it's fairly simple, especially if they aren't very well attached. Declawing a cat is a very serious surgery and is NOT recommended by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Removing dewclaws on a dog to prevent the dog from ripping them out, painfully, while performing normal everyday activities has a medical benefit and the dogs do not have to put pressure on the feet just to walk, unlike cats and declawing. You should wait until your dog comes out of heat, since spaying while in heat can increase the risk of excessive bleeding during the surgery. Some vets will do a spay while in heat, but usually charge extra.
2006-09-07 13:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the dews removed when she's spayed!!!
Most vets will NOT spay while "in season" due to increased risk of bleeding.
MAKE the app't NOW & until then,WRAP the dews tight to leg."Vetwrap" works great & only runs a couple of bucks a roll.
Do *NOT* listen to the "bleeding-heart" IDIOTS,OK?? Dew claws are EASILY removed! It's NO BIG DEAL!
2006-09-07 07:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Gitemgang.
Almost all breeds should have them removed at 3 days to avoid this kind of problem.
Wrap it with Vetwrap until you can have it taken care of at the same time as the spay.
2006-09-07 12:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i told you , NO the heat is not a problem at all. cat declawing is HUGE OPERATION! . dogs ONLY have front dew claws! and you could make your yard dog safe. any time a dog is "put under" there is a chance they WONT wake up! GET IT?
2006-09-07 00:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you shouldnt have animals if you dont know how to take care of them
2006-09-07 00:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by jettalady 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋