bandog 52 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) I have just noticed my Stafford had ripped hers a little it's bent to the side I know this is for running dogs but I guessed u guys no about paws She is licking it bad I will go vets and get it removed but do u guys think the dogs need them or cope ok with out them I don't even no how she has done it its just bent to the side and a bit of blood if I wrap it up see if will heal I bet she will just catch it again but do I get them both off or just one I use my dogs in weight pull comps I don't wont to mess her grip up but not much I can do now is there ?? Cheers in advance Edited February 25, 2013 by bandog Quote Link to post
torchey 1,328 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Be prepared to get stung by the vets if you go down that route,personally on a staff i,d leave it Quote Link to post
bandog 52 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have put some Breathable gauze under then raped it in vet wrap stuff till I can get her down tomorrow but I no she will chew it off soon as she can Quote Link to post
bandog 52 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ok cool so you think it will be fine and not cruel it's coursing her a bit a bit of bother at the min tbh She ain't a normal staffy thou she is kept very fit works as hard as any working dog in her own right I take her bushing and even lamping lol but I don't want her to be always in sick bay because of the claw prefer to just get it chopped I would do it my self if I didn't think I would make it worse I hate having my pants down at the vets lol I know they rob you but somtimes u have to just pay the bill to be fair to the dog Quote Link to post
mikeball 108 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Is it the nail that's damaged or the toe? If it's the nail just cut all the nail off with some nail clippers it will grow back fine. You will get a yelp and a lot of blood. Have a bar of soap handy and run it on the nail it will stop bleeding. Then just keep it clean and forget it and it will be fine mate atb 1 Quote Link to post
pip1968 2,490 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 if its just the nail it will be fine and the dog will keep it clean and usualy bite the nail them of them self,my dogs done it a few times and had no bother Quote Link to post
hubbs 178 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Will vets remove them on older dogs as I've always wondered Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Will vets remove them on older dogs as I've always wondered yes but will charge you big time as they will want to go down the anesthetic route Quote Link to post
skycat 6,174 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 They will, but it will be under general anaesthetic and cost you. If the dog is prone to damaging them then get them off, if this is just a one off then leave the dew claws on, but you'd be better just snipping the broken claw right off. It will heal more quickly and not cause her as much pain after the first yelp. Quote Link to post
inan 841 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ok cool so you think it will be fine and not cruel it's coursing her a bit a bit of bother at the min tbh She ain't a normal staffy thou she is kept very fit works as hard as any working dog in her own right I take her bushing and even lamping lol but I don't want her to be always in sick bay because of the claw prefer to just get it chopped I would do it my self if I didn't think I would make it worse I hate having my pants down at the vets lol I know they rob you but somtimes u have to just pay the bill to be fair to the dog If it is just the nail i would cut it back,if the toe ,and you decide to have it off, I would get him to do the other one as well,that way you are only paying for one anaesthetic. Quote Link to post
bandog 52 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Cheers guys It looks like just the nail but right in the end is thst classed as toe lol So what sort of clippers work the best gotta be strong I would imagine I best make sure it's defo 1st cut I don't want to hack at the poor girl I had some shit hot clippers but gave them away as walkingd keeps them trimmed It's just a one off well not happened before to her Quote Link to post
mikeball 108 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just use normal clippers mate as close to the base as possible or as far past the split as you can. Don't hesitate tho cause you will only get one chance atb Quote Link to post
THELURCHERANDLONGDOG 91 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 A muzzle will probably be a good idea as even the best tempered dogs dont like you cutting the nail completely off , make sure you have good sharp clippers and cut the nail as close to the toe as possible. It will bleed a fair bit and a septic pen from any chemists will stop the bleeding in a few seconds maybe upto a minute , septic pens are what the old boys used to use when they cut themselves shaving Quote Link to post
bandog 52 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ok mate thanks for your help how long will I need to hold the bar of soap on it for pal and thst will defo stop it Won't it lol am gettin Nevus now for some reason lol she will end up with a leg missin I say I new I should of took her in lol Quote Link to post
Taz-n-Lily 62 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 As said, deal with this yourself. Looking at the pic I'd be taping the claw and toe to the leg (not bandage which is easy for the dog to pull off). Let it heal, then clip it back. Should only take a few days to heal. Quote Link to post
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