Do you have take newborn pups to the vet to remove dewclaws?

Question

I know someone that breeds dogs and she told me that you can remove newborn puppies dewclaws at home and I just wanted to know if that is true. Also can you give shots at home yourself? She says that she does the vaccinations and worming herself. I wanted to know if that is safe. Thanks.

I am not a breeder, I contacted a woman because I was interested in a puppy and we were discussing the pups and i asked about care and she told me she does it all at home and explained it to me. I thought it was odd so I asked.
Quit assuming it is me because it is not all I am trying to do is find out if her practices are ok.

DOES ANYONE ACTUALLY READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION????

FOR THE 3RD TIME I DO NOT WANT TO REMOVE DEWCLAWS OR GIVE SHOTS, I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WAS COMMON WITH RESPONSIBLE BREEDERS AND IF IT WAS SAFE FOR THE PUPPY.

Answer 1

Dewclaws—Basically all they do at the vet it either cut it off or tie it off which is when you tie a string a round it really tight until it dies and falls off....so if you want to do it at home those are some methods, but if you are not a trained vet tech (at a min.) I wouldn’t do it. You actually do not have to have the dewclaw removed, its really a cosmetic think....like a mole.

Shots-The only shots you can do at home is the combo shot....the puppy shots and annual, in some places the rabies shot has to be administer by a licensed vet and a certificate has to be issued along with tags....that’s how it is here in FL so you would need to check with your state. Keep in mind that you may have to get them done over again should you want to board your animal, take them in to a vet or maybe even a groomer because they want to see records and know that the shot was administered by a licensed individual. If you do not feel comfortable using a needle you may want to have the vet do it because dogs do squirm and you have to inject it under the skin...not in the muscle making it a bit harder. I have three dogs and give them shots by myself but its easy because I was a vet tech and they are small dogs.

Wormer—this can be administered on your own. You can purchase it at any feed store along with the combo shot. It should be kept in the fridge (along with the shot) and how you administer it depends on the wormer so check with the clerk.
If your main concern is cost, check with your local humane society for low cost services. There are also vet offices that tend to be low cost and your city and/or county may provide services also. I know here in Orlando, our county facility provides low cost spay/neuter (25 dollars) and rabies vacc (5 dollars) and the human society is 35 and up depending on the animal and size for spay/neuter. Also keep in mind that taking care of puppies is wayyyy expensive so get your dog fixed so you don’t have to worry about babies.

Answer 2

This is definitely not something you want to do yourself without the proper training, and loads of experience.I do this myself at home, tails , dewclaws and shots, but I was trained over the course of three years by a licensed vet. Before this training, I took my puppies to someone that DID have that training. It is easy to do it improperly, you have to know exactly how, and know what to do if there is bleeding that doesn't let up etc. It can be safe, if you can find a vet that will teach you. I don't know how easy that would be, since I learned by working as a vet tech for 3 years, and never saw my vet train an individual. You might be able to find one that is willing though, if you check around a bit.

ADD...you know the saying " ten thousand people can't all be wrong" Maybe it is the wording of the question? and everyone else is not an idiot? Pay closer attention to your wording, and people won't misunderstand as much. Pretty much everyone thought the same thing,,,,so couldn't it be you instead of us?

Answer 3

I hate the removal of the dewclaws. I believe it's pointless & pointless agony even for the newborn doggies or older pups. None of my puppies have ever had their dewclaws removed and have in no way had any problems.

Answer 4

Yes, you can buy shots at a feed store and give them yourself; IF...IF... you first learn how to do it.

And yes, you can remove dew claws at home ...IF...IF... you first learn how to do it correctly from a Vet or mentor (someone who has done it hundreds of times) AND if you have the stomach for it. There is a little blood and the pups scream and squirm. This is something I would definitely WATCH if you have the Vet do them, that way you will know what is involved.

Dew claws left on a dog have a way of getting caught on stuff and they run the risk of ripping them off... which hurts a whole lot more than removing them before the pup is three days old.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I've been a vet tech for over a year. I know of several breeders who do these things themselves and yes depending on state laws, it is illegal and you can go to jail for it. I'm not going to tell you what to do because ultimately you are going to make your own decision regardless of what anyone here says but here are some stories I can tell you about breeders or individuals operating on their own animal.

2 day old bulldog with its stomach split wide open because they accidentally slipped with the blade they were using to dock it's tail.

4 day old doberman that had to have it's entire foot amputated because the dewclaw they amputated became infected beyond repair.

2 week old puppy who died from the infection that spread through his body because of an owners dewclaw removal.

5 day old pup that bled out because of a dewclaw removal.

3 day old liter of pups that had to come in and have their dewclaw incision reworked because the person who did it sewed it shut with thread and the wound dehissed and the dogs all now have giant bald spots on their feet.

Entire liter of pups died from infection last week because of a self ear docking.

A grand total of 58 diagnosed cases of Parvo in dogs that had received parvo shots that were bought at a tractor supply stores. The shots were all faulty because during shipping they were warmed slightly and no longer worked.

If you think you want to remove the dewclaws go watch your breeder friend do it herself and see if you really want to do this yourself.

IF you really want to take the risk of some of the above things happening go ahead. Keep in mind that all of these people had done this many of times and never had anything happen. There are always risks when procedures like this are performed by people who are not professional. Spend t he little bit of extra money to have it done right. Go to the vet.

Answer 6

it's best to have a vet remove the dew claws. as for vaccinations, i give them to my dogs myself annually. the shots are usually 2 vials 1 powder 1 liquid that has to be mixed before injecting. also, make sure they aren't ill or running a temp before giving. deworming is a matter of knowing which worms they have before deworming and to do that is as simple as taking a fresh stool sample to the vet for testing. it is safe although everything has a side effect. the norm would be fatigue, a low grade temp, or no appetite for about 24 hours. if there would be an allergic reaction to the shot, it would be noticed within 15 mins of giving the shot. but it is best to go to vet.

Answer 7

I hate the removing of the dewclaws. i think of that's ineffective & pointless discomfort even for the new child doggies or older doggies. None of my canines have ever had their dewclaws bumped off and have by no ability had any subjects.

Answer 8

do NOT remove the dewclaws yourself, it could result in infection or uncontrolled blood loss. this is best left to the vet. you can give shots at home but it is best to get them done at the vet because they are professionals at this and also the rabies vaccine is only able to be given by a vet (this is also required by state law to have to pet vaccinated for rabies). also you can worm your pets yourself but it is better to know if they have worms or not before you worm them (the vet will do a fecal exam to find this out). best thing to do is go to a vet since you are not expierenced in this field and the vet can also do a full physical on the puppy and make sure he is in good health.

Answer 9

I bred Dobes and always had the vet do the dews, dock tails if needed and check each pup individually for soundness, health probs, initial worming. After that, I did my own vacs (except rabies of course)and wormings. I would not however, recommend doing dews at home as a few do, because risk of bleeding/infection is too great not to mention, I don't enjoy inflicting pain upon the pups and YES, it is painful.

Answer 10

(it's not illegal)

It's one thing for your friend to do these sorts of things on her own. She's a breeder. But you're not.

Personally I don't advocate these kinds of home treatments for anyone, no matter what their experience with dogs is. If I did something wrong, I'd know that it was directly my fault, and I just wouldn't want to deal with that.