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cj7305
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Vet freaked me out
He told us that when we bring Jersey in to get fixed we shoiuld consider haviong her back "thumbs" taken off! The thought is freaking me out and I was so disturbed by it. He said they don't use them and they require alot of grooming, etc. Has anyone ever heard of this???
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meganNbobby
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Re: Vet freaked me out
they are not really thumbs... they are called du-claws...
most breeders have them removed when they are a few weeks old... or even just born..
one of our dogs has them... one doesnt however they are small dogs... they might get caught on things and can cause harm to herself like having it pulled out when it got caught on something....
its all up to you. they wont notice that they are gone
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:22 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Of my 4 dogs only one had their d-claws removed. As a pup they were already presenting a problem & to have them removed as an adult is painful for the dog & has a longer recovery. It is up to you though.
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:33 PM |
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cj7305
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Wow, I can't believe this, I wonder if it actually is better to have it done. I had no idea they could end up being problematic. OMG this is hard. I feel terrible about having it done, but if it is beneficial in the long run maybe I should. I'm so confused Thanks for the input!
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:39 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Vet freaked me out
None of my dogs ever had them removed - larger breed dogs. They tend to be problematic for herders since they could get caught on underbrush and fences. Not sure what the threat to their dew claws is for a house dog tho...
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| Posted 3/27/07 9:56 PM |
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june262004
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Re: Vet freaked me out
My Rudy has them. All his nails grow like crazy so when we take him to get his nails cut they cut them 
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| Posted 3/27/07 10:18 PM |
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Pooka
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Yes, our pooch, Yogi, had them removed when we was a puppy.
ETA: DH had a dog who had his "thumbs" and the nail grew like crazy! It curled and the dog hated when you touched it. I think it is easier to get it taken out.
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Bella's were taken off before we got her. I have never had a dog who still had them.
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MsMBV
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Posted by cj7305
Wow, I can't believe this, I wonder if it actually is better to have it done. I had no idea they could end up being problematic. OMG this is hard. I feel terrible about having it done, but if it is beneficial in the long run maybe I should. I'm so confused Thanks for the input!
Does your dog show any signs of it over-growing or does the dog lick that area a lot (indicating irritation)? If not then I'd have a much more serious & involved conversation with the vet. All my dogs are small & have very thin d-claws, so they are more sensitive. DHs larger dogs never had them removed & never had a problem with them , even his husky.
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| Posted 3/28/07 7:53 AM |
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Re: Vet freaked me out
I suggest you get them done especially if Jersey is still young. Cooper still has his and on 2 occassions he ripped them both out but the Dr. said he was at an age where it would be too painful for him and the recovery would be longer than if he had it done as a puppy... we just make sure they're as short as possible now.
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| Posted 3/28/07 9:02 AM |
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Posted by MsMBV
Does your dog show any signs of it over-growing or does the dog lick that area a lot (indicating irritation)?
Not yet, but I'm afrid maybe when she's bigger it will. I guess i will have to have a more in depth conversation with the vet.
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| Posted 3/28/07 5:11 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Vet freaked me out
Also I would look on the AKC website to see if this procedure is recommended for Jersey's breed.
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MsMBV
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Re: Vet freaked me out
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Posted by MsMBV
Does your dog show any signs of it over-growing or does the dog lick that area a lot (indicating irritation)?
Not yet, but I'm afrid maybe when she's bigger it will. I guess i will have to have a more in depth conversation with the vet.
I would. To have it removed in adult doggie years is more painful & takes a longer recovery time.
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