i would like to declaw my dog but i cant find nowhere to take her and if so how much does it cost?(i checked the humane society and they dont do that)
2007-08-15 11:43:26 · 18 answers · asked by liZ 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
why on earth would you want to declaw your pet that's just going to cause her discomfort and it's not natural they are born with claws for a reason so why would you want to take them away from them how would you like it if someone took your nails away from you, unless you have a perfectly good reason to declaw your pet don't do it.
2007-08-15 11:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would say that 99% of vets will not declaw a dog. It causes arthritis and messes with their feet and balance. Your dog would probably not be able to walk right if you did declaw it. It’s considered cruel to declaw dogs and it really shouldn't be done. There are many other options, such as trimming the toe nails. If you can't do it take it to your vet or a groomer to have the nails clipped. It’s generally not that expensive for a nail trim.
If you’re talking about having dew claws removed, that can be done. Most vets will do it for a decent price, but there is quite a bit of bleeding, so the surgery takes a while if they don't use lasers. Front dew claws don't really cause problems unless they become ingrown (another reason to trim them!!) Rear dew claws (usually restricted to certain breeds.) can cause problems if they get caught or torn. Those are usually recommend to be removed to prevent injury to the dog if your dog will be going under anesthetic at some point aka spay/neuter or dental cleaning.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-15 12:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by amstitz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want all of your dog's nails removed? I have seen a pair of declawed Dobes yrs ago but doubt a vet would do it today. A vet can knock the dog out and do a show trim where the nails are very short and if the dog scratches people there are nail caps you can buy. I use a Dremel to do my dogs' nails since it makes them smooth. It is getting harder to find a vet that will crop ears, good luck finding one that will declaw a dog. It is not a very humane operation. If you mean remove the dog's dewclaws that is diff, the vets here do that for under $100. It is cheaper if the dog is being neutered at the same time.
2007-08-15 11:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by ginbark 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OK. Lets assume you didnt realize a dog isnt declawed like a cat might be, which many ppl may also find offensive. If there is a reason such as hard wood floors that you were looking for a solution too, you could either have your dogs nails filed , so that they wont be sharp, walk your dog on pavement to smooth the nails or have soft nails applied to your dogs nails. This is something you could do at home or ask a vet or groomer to do for you. Soft nails are soft plastic coatings applied to the nail to keep them from scratching floors.
2007-08-15 12:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very difficult to declaw a dog without messing up the bone structure of their feet, resulting in arthritis or worse in a few years. IF you find a Vet who will do this... then you may consider running the other way.
Instead, it is much easier and safer to simply get some help to clip the claws or to grind them with a dremel. You only need to clip about once a month, then trim them to keep them smooth. However, you can grind them once a week to slowly work the nail to a cosmetic size. If you can find some people that show their dogs, they can show you the grooming techniques.... They are MUCH safer than de-clawing.
2007-08-15 11:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Never declaw a dog! The claws actually can help protect the dog in many situations-you may want to do it but what happens if you do and the dog goes to another owner? They could get in a fight and be killed! Have the vet trim and if needed file the nails down t not cause damage-but most damage is caused by chewing!
2016-03-17 00:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOSH!! Don't declaw your dog!!! That is so cruel and inhumane!
All animals (including kittens) need their claws! They use them for scratching, digging and eating (I hope you are being a good pet owner and feeding him raw meaty bones!! Canned mush kills!!).
I'm sorry, but I cannot get over the fact that you want to declaw your dog!! Why on earth would you want to do that for?!
If your dog does not trim his own nails (one of my dogs did), just carefully cut the top edge of every fortnight. If you have any questions on cutting his nails, not cruely removing them, ask your local vet or google it.
2007-08-15 11:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by Lena<3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't be able to find ANYPLACE that will be willing to declaw your dog.
Why would you want to?
Either learn how to take care of the dogs claws by triming them or filing them, or find a better home for the dog.
2007-08-15 12:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by bmoline 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Declaw or removal of the dewclaw? As far as Im concerned dogs should never and hopefully will never be declawed. If the sharpess of his or her claws bothers you then clip them or use a dremel to shorten them if you fear clipping the quick.
2007-08-15 11:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by Sidhimelkel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds cruel. No wonder you can't find anyone to do it. Many vets won't even remove dew claws. The quick on a dog's nails will retract if you cut the nails frequently. Try cutting the nails every week and you should be able to maintain short nails in a few months.
2007-08-15 11:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋