I just read an answer that said seclawing a dog was a good idea. I know that removing dew-claws is done normally, but taking them all off as you would a cat? Is that right, in the humane sense?
We've had lots of cats, most of which we've had de-clawed because we like our furniture, but I can't see a good reason to remove a dog's nails, can you?
2007-01-07 10:25:53 · 11 answers · asked by mandy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When did I ever, in any question, say that declawing meant dew claw removal? Maybe a typo may have mad the true leader of the Moron Legue think that, but I never said nor thought that declawing and dewclaw removal were the same thing.
2007-01-08 03:18:51 · update #1
It is possible to fully declaw a dog, but it is incredibly painful and makes the dogs feet look horrible. It is the equivalent of removing the tip of all of your fingers and toes at the last joint and then expecting you to walk on them.
A lady came into the vet clinic that I work at wanting her dog declawed because it would jump up and scratch (it was a year old boxer) and because she just had hardwood floors put in her house. She said that if the vet wouldn't do it she wanted the dog put to sleep, she wouldn't let us find a home for it. So the vet did the surgery and it took a full 6 months to get the dogs feet to heal and the poor dog's feet looked horrible. The vet only did it because she wanted the dog put to sleep, but he still regrets that he put the dog through all of that even though he kept the dog on the highest dose of painkillers than he could.
I do not think that there is any point in fully declawing a dog and I think that it is really cruel and inhumane. I do understand and find reason in removing dewclaws, but not declawing.
2007-01-07 10:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I can't. I agree with you completely (I'm not sure that some of the other participants even read your entire question).
There is no reason to do this to a dog and it's horrible idea. If there is some major problem with the dogs nails they sell these little caps at Fosters & Lambert in the catalog. They even sell them for cats. They are plastic and just fit over the nails. They last for several weeks and even come in colors. They don't bother the dog at all and are considered humane.
There are some dogs that even after you trim their nails they are sharp, but all they really need is to buff them a little with a nail file.
There is no reason to do this to a dog andd I think any vet that would consider doesn't deserve to his Vet license.
2007-01-07 10:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dewclaws can become caught and ripped off, so it's best to have them removed as puppies (2-4 days of age) by a vet. Although, Great Pyrs have double back dewclaws that are left alone. As far as removing the others...never heard of it and wouldn't recommend it. In fact, I highly doubt any vet would do such a thing.
EDIT: It only removes bone in cats, which shouldn't be done.
2007-01-07 10:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No valid reason comes to mind that would justify Onychectomy (aka seclawing), the surgical amputation of the distal phalanx or end bone of an animals toes, especially a canine. Unlike felines, canines do not have the instinctive behavior of constant scratching and in my opinion pose no real problem. Check with your local humane society on the matter.
2007-01-07 11:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by J T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't bother removing them, it is expensive and painful. If the dog is not irritated by the dewclaws I would leave them alone. Most breeders who do take off puppy's dewclaws do it when they are 5 days old or younger, I know it sounds harsh but it is the best time to do it. Both my dogs have both their front dewclaws and dog just fine, they aren't bothered and neither am I.
2007-01-07 10:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by crazypranks 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No there is no reason to declaw a dog's nails. A cat yes but my cat isn't declawed, he uses his scratching posts and he doesn't touch our furniture.
2007-01-07 11:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of declawing your dog. That doesn't sound humane at all. I don't think dogs should be declawed. Next time you go to the vet, you should bring it up.
2007-01-07 10:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by equestrian45 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no good reason to take off dogs nails, because you don't know what they need them for. My Bulldog uses them for her raw hides but it's not a good idea.
2007-01-07 10:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
declawing anything is inhumane and anyone who does it should be shot in the face... declawing a cat is like cutting off your fingertips to the first knuckle, its wrong thats why its illegal in many places..read up on it before doing anything...you wouldn't like it done to you.
2007-01-07 10:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OH NO dont do that:( Thats not good.. What of one day you FurBaby got out then he's really have no way of protecting him self:( He's got teeth yeah but I wouldnt do that he's not a cat:(
2007-01-07 10:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by Proud Army Wife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋