Guest fluteplayer67 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I was noticing on my two year old new grey that he had scars on his front paws. Someone thought it looked like a thorn was in there but I realized both his dew claws are gone and they are scars left from the surgery. Is this normal to have them removed? I am wondering if it is done as a newborn or maybe he could have ripped one or I don't know what else. Just seemed strange to me that they are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I know a few greys who have had theirs removed. I don't think it's terribly unusual. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Some do, but they are not in the majority. I wish they were all done. Just a couple of ripped ones make you hate dewclaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Very normal. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They are removed when the pups are just a few days old. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I wish Ruby's were gone. Nothing worse than dremeling those wobbly things. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I wish Summer's were gone, too. Stupid things. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Magnus came without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 blue had his removed at birth i guess, millie still has hers. she broke one once, blood all over. went to vet, he pulled off the remains and got a pool of blood on his floor. (millie wasn't bothered.) he dressed it and all was OK. claw grew back same size as before. so far no repeats of the breakage. Quote Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I didn't even know some dogs had their dew claws removed none of my dogs have had a problem with them touch wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Totally normal. Some breeders do it, some don't. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yup...two of our littermates were both done. The other two were not, though I wish they had been. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Of the four greyhounds we've had, we have only had one dewclaw. The vet said it looked like they tried to remove it (obviously, since the other one was gone) but 'botched it'. It was misshapen, and would frequently get caught on stuff and we'd have to clip it off. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've seen lots of them missing-it's done when the pup is very young. That said, ALL of my greyhounds (5 so far in my life) have dew claws. In my experience at the kennel, it seemed the dogs born down south as opposed to out in Kansas or Oklahoma seem to have them removed more often. Not sure if there's any truth to that or if that just happens to have been my observation. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Totally normal. Some breeders do it, some don't. :nod Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 My JJ doesn't have them... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Out of my three, only one has dewclaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Out of the three that I have had, Rusty was the only one to have his. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twoskinnydogs Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have found that the 2 hounds I had from MA both had theirs removed, the hounds I have now were born in NC and WI, both have their dew claws. I know some owners do it to reduce the risk of injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Totally normal. Neither of my greyhounds have had dew claws. I definitely see it as a benefit...less clipping to do! Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kirstenbergren Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 PJ has his, they are just annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Both the girls have theirs. I hate trying to dremel them. So hard to do that one top leg while they are laying down! I wonder why some remove them and some don't? Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I hate trying to dremel them. So hard to do that one top leg while they are laying down! Yes! Lila’s really sick out from her legs, it was one of the first things I noticed about her. They seem to be an accident waiting to happen and for that reason I wish they were gone. But on the other hand, she uses them to hold toys and chewies and to scratch her ears. They are the closest thing she has to thumbs, I would hate to deprive her of that. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernadette Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Vinnie has his- minus one. One day he was upstairs and I said 'do you want to go for a ride" (he knows that this means).. he FLEW down the stairs, did a big skid onto the tile in front of the door, went vertical like he was standing, fell backwards onto his back, did lots of squirming and thrashing and then righted himself, panting and teeth chattering, waiting to go to the car. Damage assessment: a couple of small gashes on his back side and one dew claw ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Count your blessings! Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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