FAQ

Not in corpus.

Dogs involved in hunting, herding, or agility sports may need dew claws removed to prevent injuries, especially if they're loosely attached or pose a risk.

If a dog's dew claw is not trimmed regularly, it can overgrow, curl, and potentially grow into the paw pad, causing pain, infection, or injury.

Dew claws are often removed from hunting, working, or agility dogs to prevent injury, while some breeds may require removal for standard or health reasons.

If a dog's dew claw isn't trimmed, it can overgrow, curl into the paw pad, or break, leading to pain, infection, or injury.

Dew claw removal is recommended for certain breeds prone to injury or working dogs, especially when the claws are loosely attached or poorly developed.

If you don’t cut a dog’s dew claw, it can grow too long, curl into the paw pad, cause pain, infection, or even tear off during activity.

Dew claws are not inherently painful, but they can become painful if injured, overgrown, or infected.

Yes, declawing a dog is considered cruel and is almost never performed due to the severe pain, health risks, and behavioral consequences it causes.

Dew claws in dogs are caused by genetics and are considered vestigial digits, remnants of evolution from ancestors needing more functional toes.