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   What is a dewclaw in a dog?

   • The dewclaw is the small, non-weight-bearing toe on the inside of a dog’s front or back leg. Almost all dogs have dewclaws on their front paws, but some will also have dewclaws on their hind limbs. Certain breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds, will have a double dewclaw, meaning that they have two extra toes on the back feet.

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   How are dewclaws attached to a dog's leg?

   • Although you can move them a little, these fifth appendages are usually firmly connected to the leg by ligament and bone. Dewclaws are typically on the back of a dog’s front legs, but single or double dewclaws can also be found on the back of a dog’s hind legs. These rear dewclaws are only attached to the leg by skin, not by bone.

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   Why do dogs have front dewclaws?

   • The dewclaw helps stabilize the carpus (the wrist) of the lead leg by touching the ground when a dog is in a gallop or canter. The dewclaw digs into the ground providing support to the limb when dogs turn. For this reason, dogs who compete in agility or other dog sports can benefit from having front dewclaws.

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   What happens if a dog eats a dewclaw?

   • If the dewclaws are large and the chest of the dog is narrow so that the inside of the front legs are close together, the dewclaws might rub or catch on each other, leading to sores or tears.

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   How do you know if a dog has a dewclaw?

   • If the nail is torn off the nail bed, there might be a lot of bleeding. If the dog’s declaws have an injury severe or is particularly painful, you might notice them limping on the affected leg, and you’d need to visit a vet and acquire some veterinary medicine to treat the pain and sometimes have a dewclaw removal.

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   Do dogs need a double dewclaw?

   • Double dewclaws are attached and help a dog balance, just like the front dewclaws. “All dogs should have regular nail trims approximately once monthly, and it’s a good idea to check their dewclaws a bit more frequently,” says Cathy Barnette, DVM, consulting veterinarian at HealthyPaws Pet Insurance.

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2. www.akc.org › health › what-are-dog-dewclawsWhat Are Dog's Dewclaws, And Why Are They There?

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Dogs have an extra nail near their paws on their front legs, called dewclaws. Dewclaws can help dogs accomplish a variety of tasks, but what are they for?

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   Dec 9, 2021 · The dewclaw helps stabilize the carpus (the wrist) of the lead leg by touching the ground when a dog is in a gallop or canter. The dewclaw digs into the ground providing support to the limb when dogs turn.

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   Dec 5, 2023 · The dewclaw is the small toe on the inside of a dog’s front or back leg. Common injuries include torn or broken, overgrown, ingrown or infected dewclaws. If a dog has dewclaws, they must be commonly checked especially for overgrowth. The best way to prevent dog dewclaw injuries is to trim the nail regularly.

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   All dogs have a dewclaw. Learn why your dog has that extra nail on the side of their paw, also known as a dewclaw, what it's purpose is and where it came from.

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   Mar 12, 2024 · A dewclaw is a fifth digit, complete with a nail, that sits a few inches above a dog’s paw. It’s sometimes called a dog’s “thumb” due to its position on the paw. Dewclaws may look like an evolutionary leftover, but they’re actually important for a dog’s balance when they run.

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   Mar 21, 2022 · The dewclaws are the claw that you will see on the inside of the front legs, further up the legs than the actual paw. Normally they are only present on the front legs, but some breeds of dog also have them on the back legs too.

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    Aug 26, 2021 · Dog’s dewclaws are the small digits slightly higher up a dog’s leg than their other toes. They are similar to human thumbs. All dogs are born with front dewclaws, and some have hind and front dewclaws too. Hind dewclaws tend to be less well attached and floppier than front dewclaws, so they are more likely to get damaged.