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	Labrador Net - Dewclaw Removal
		A practical reason to remove dewclaws, particularly in the hind feet, is to prevent trauma and tearing of the dangling digit.
		Dewclaw removal is usually a minor procedure in newborn puppies.
		If there is a choice, it is preferable to remove dewclaws in a litter of puppies when they are less than a few days old, as the procedure is more involved in an older dog.
	www.labradornet.com /dewclaw.html (252 words)

	Dewclaw Removal - PetPlace.com
		Dewclaw removal is most often performed in puppies around 2-5 days of age to comply with specific breed standards or to prevent the loosely attached dewclaw from catching on furniture, carpet, etc. resulting in damage to the toe.
		Dewclaw removal may also be performed in older dogs if the toe becomes injured or damaged.
		Dewclaw removal is most often performed in puppies at 2 to 5 days of age.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/dewclaw-removal/page1.aspx (536 words)

	Dewclaw - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There is some debate about whether the dewclaw helps dogs to gain traction when they run because, in some dogs, the dewclaw makes contact when they are running and the nail on the dewclaw often wears down in the same way that the toenails on their other toes do, from friction with running surfaces.
		In some countries, however, removing the dewclaws is illegal, the argument being that the dewclaw will rarely or never suffer injury leading to amputation and that removing it is unnecessarily painful to the dog.
		In addition, for those dogs whose dewclaws make contact with the ground when they run, it is possible that removing them could be a disadvantage for a dog's speed in running and changing of direction, particularly in performance dog sports such as dog agility.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dewclaw (372 words)

	Shih Tzu - Dewclaws
		Dewclaws may be Bilateral or Unilateral although most breeds seem to have bilateral front dewclaws.
		Rear dewclaws are not as common and are often removed from infant pups when they are present.
		This means that we can see parents without dewclaws produce pups with 1 or 2 or 1 double and 1 single or none at all.
	www.terricom.com /shihtzu/dewclaws.html (392 words)

	Dewclaw - Comixpedia
		Dewclaw by Matt Johnson is a webcomic about a pack of sentient humanoid dogs.
		Dewclaw was designed to be as a comic that could only be viewed on a computer.
		Many of the canine characters in Dewclaw are based on dogs that Matt Johnson has had.
	www.comixpedia.org /index.php?title=Dewclaw&printable=yes (780 words)

	Road King magazine for truckers
		However, because polydactility-having more than one dewclaw per leg-is common to breeds that traditionally climb a lot of mountains, herd a lot of sheep, or spend a lot of time in the snow, the supposition is that in the past the toes helped working dogs keep their balance and grip over uneven surfaces.
		Some other breeds, like the Rottweiler, may or may not have dewclaws, and other breeds still, like the Weimaranar, can have no dewclaws at all; their dewclaws must be removed to compete in AKC shows.
		Vets use sterile scissors to remove dewclaws, while at-home removals may rely on scissors or teeth-people's teeth, that is. Puppies are said not to mind having their dewclaws bitten off any more than having them snipped, but for the people it's an acquired taste.
	www.roadking.com /article-archive/story893.php (297 words)

	VetMedCenter - Consumer - Article Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A dewclaw is an incompletely developed toe in a dog, usually the first digit of the foreleg, although it can also be found on the rear leg.
		Rear dewclaws are absent in most dogs, although single and double dewclaws are normal in some breeds such as the Great Pyrenees and briard.
		Dewclaws are best removed (amputated) at 3 to 5 days of age, because no anesthesia is given at this young age.
	consumer.vetmedcenter.com /consumer/display.asp?fn=P-MR-S-SS_A-DewClaw1JH.xml&dt=A (194 words)

	another look at dewclaws
		These vets concluded that dewclaws are undeveloped and serve no purpose, and on the basis of this erroneous premise, they advocate removal.
		I’m not going to play the purist here and now, as I usually do, to insist that the word “dewclaw” should only be applied to the first digit on the REAR limb when it exists, and that the one corresponding to a thumb should simply be called a “first digit”.
		The typical practice is to tie a very tight knot around it, as close to the body as possible, and on as young a dog as possible, and as the pup grows the stricture will become relatively tighter.
	www.gsdhelpline.com /dewclaw.htm (1281 words)

	PetPlace.com - Article: Dewclaw Removal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dewclaw removal is the surgical removal of the first digit, sometimes referred to as the thumb.
		Some pets have dewclaws only on the front feet and some have dewclaws on all four feet.
		In older animals, a complete blood count, serum biochemical test, a urinalysis, and possibly an EKG may be performed prior to surgery.
	www.petplace.com /Articles/artPrinterFriendly.asp?conID=22551 (559 words)

	Another Dewclaw question
		Dewclaws are usually removed when the dog's tail is docked a few days after birth.
		If the dewclaw bothers them and they are bored them, they will sit for hours licking it.
		If the breeder says the puppy doesn't have its dewclaws, then it was either removed or wasn't born with them (sometimes happens).
	www.oes.org /page2/427~Another_Dewclaw_question.html (258 words)

	Creation Science
		While it is true that in some species the dewclaw does not make ground contact, in many species it does.
		To say that all dewclaws are vestigial is clearly not accurate.
		Making a declaration that she has no use for those toes because some nutty professor is not smart enough to figure out the use is silly, to say the least.
	www.answersincreation.org /ttmcls4.htm (372 words)

	Chazhound Dog Forum - Torn dewclaw, what to do? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It looked like she tore her dewclaw, so we put some septic on it until it stopped bleeding.
		She was probably bleeding for at least an hour b/c when I looked at it is was bright red (we didn't believe the 4 year old when she first told us about the dog bleeding).
		She was good as new in a day or two and grew a new nail within a few weeks.
	www.chazhound.com /forums/printthread.php?t=12127 (218 words)

	Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Pets.ca - Removing Dewclaw?
		The reason being is that the dewclaw removal for my older one was worse than the spay.
		May 26th, 2004 02:52 PM If the dewclaws are hanging by a thread of flesh and are very loose and floppy, it's safer to remove them.
		The only one that still has her dewclaws is Emma (the cross).
	www.pets.ca /forum/printthread.php?t=4565 (1045 words)

	DewClaw Productions — Documentaries, Film Production and Commercials in South Africa
		We produce visually remarkable and distinctive documentaries that capture the imagination of the viewer whilst entertaining and educating.
		DewClaw prides itself on its ethics and morals and recording events truthfully.
		We are sleek at cost efficiency, our style is innovative and we seek to be at the edge of the industry, constantly pushing the boundaries with respect to our stories, our technology and our team and locations.
	www.dewclawproductions.com (361 words)

	DewClaw Productions - Documentaries, Film Production and Commercials in South Africa
		Caroline joined DewClaw in 2004, from the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet where she worked on trouble-shooting, viewer relations and languaging.
		DewClaw has also provided the opportunity for Lianne to work closely with some of South Africa's finest wildlife filmmakers, such as the Foster Bros. She recently helped to organise Wild Talk Africa, DewClaw's initiative with e.TV to raise the profile of wildlife filmmakers in Southern Africa.
		DewClaw believes on taking on interns from various film schools around South Africa and the rest of the world to give students the chance to see what it is like to work on productions and to run an independent company.
	www.dewclawproductions.com /html/team.htm (639 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Gone Fission short story number two : The "I don't know guideML" short story.
		Dewclaw is sitting in a cushy looking chair in the middle of the bridge, which looks out onto the windows and all of the display screens.
		A few hours later, in the dead of night, Dewclaw is standing in the middle of a road, illuminated only by a street light some distance behind her.
		Dewclaw bends down and searches the ground with her hands, then pulls up a chain covered in sharp twists of wire.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A776342 (4463 words)

	Dewclaw Comparison - Goats & Health - GOATWORLD.COM
		1) comparison shows that the dewclaws of the goat are about the same size as a much larger cow and thus the dewclaws of the goat are proportionally much larger.
		The cow dewclaws have small bones seen in radiographs (to come) but I have not found these in the goat.
		The bones of the foot of the cow and horse (fig.
	www.goatworld.com /health/dewclaw.shtml (306 words)

	Shar-Pei Message and Discussion Forums: Suggestions bump on dewclaw scar
		I think that was back in September and his dewclaw scar has been ok, it flattened out and looked pretty normal until last night I was looking at his paw and I noticed a bump on one of the scars, it's round and about 1 cm around in size.
		Depending on the method your vet used to remove the dewclaws, it could be regrowing...my vet uses an electro-surgical unit to cauterize the dewclaw.
		There was a little fluid in the spot but she showed me the spot where the bone is and it's not the same spot at all, if the dewclaw was regrowing it wouldn't be in the spot J is having issues with.
	www.sharpeiforums.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000924;p=1 (2571 words)

	Bakaneko MOC -- June 2003: Gabriela (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		She loves to clamber around on the letters as if she were mountain-climbing, and the big "B" on the logo is perfect for swinging upside down on.
		Dewclaw has friends all over the website, from Kenshin in the Otaku Central section (who she's taken a liking to because they have the same color of hair, and because he always has time to play with her) to Pasta-chan (who sometimes can't play because she's so busy welcoming people to the main page).
		Dewclaw doesn't go into the Tutorials section too often, though...all those half-finished models without faces REALLY freak her out.
	www.bakaneko.com /moc/submissions/Gabriela_june.html (206 words)

	Animal Crackers
		In dogs, cosmetic procedures allowed under AKC rules are dewclaw removal, tail docking and ear cropping.Ear cropping has been outlawed in the United Kingdom since 1895.
		Tail docking and dewclaw removal are done in the first few days of life.
		Dewclaw removal is done because these vestigial toes are easily injured.
	www.vet.upenn.edu /comm/publications/bellwether/39/crackers.html (1626 words)

	polyfacts
		Back feet: a dewclaw is present on one, than must be on both feet.
		Cats with missing dewclaws may be able to produce offspring with dewclaws.
		It is considered an anomaly and an anomaly is defined as a deviation or departure from the normal form or rule.
	www.geocities.com /dossows/polyfacts.html (3153 words)

	GORP - Emergency Care for Trail Hounds - Torn Dewclaws
		Dewclaws are the "fifth finger" on the dog's front legs.
		The dewclaw can catch on brush, logs, rocks, or other trail obstructions the dog has to navigate over, under, or around.
		Next, wrap gauze around the dewclaw and leg, then wrap tape around it to hold the dewclaw firmly to the leg.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/eclectic/pets/dog_aid4.htm (329 words)

	double dew claws
		I had a German Shepherd Dog that had a dewclaw on one hind leg.
		The metatarsus (the unit between the hock joint and the foot) is short, strong and tightly articulated.
		The dewclaws, if any, should be removed from the hind legs.
	www.terrificpets.com /forum/21660.asp (1120 words)

	Dummies::Undoing the Dewclaw
		Many puppy buyers are not aware that some breeds, such as the Doberman pinscher, have their dewclaw, an unnecessary toe on the back of the leg that's an evolutionary leftover, removed to give the leg a smoother look.
		If you purchased your puppy from a reputable breeder, this procedure may have already been done when the puppy was three to five days old.
		Some breeders don't automatically perform a dewclaw removal, and some dog owners prefer to leave it in place until the dog has a problem and needs to have it removed.
	www.dummies.com /WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-13.html (306 words)

	DewClaw Productions — Documentaries, Film Production and Commercials in South Africa
		DewClaw Productions is a dynamic documentary and film production company that produces raw and reality-based documentaries using creative cinematography, fresh ideas and stunning locations.
		We are creative in a variety of different genres including commercials, adventure, sport, lifestyle and culture - but wildlife is our passion.
		Through our professional and personable team of highly skilled production people, DewClaw is able to gain access to areas that others wouldn't normally be allowed to film.
	www.dewclawproductions.com /index.htm (361 words)

	The Canine Anatomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		They actually represent the first digit or toe on a dog, located a short distance up the leg on the inside surface, and are not used for walking.
		Some dogs may be born with front dewclaws only, or any combinations of front and back.
		Dewclaws are prone to getting snagged and ripped, so many breeders prefer to have them removed when the puppies are just days old.
	www.specificbreeds.com /html/skeleton.html (871 words)

	Veterinary Tips For Gun Dogs
		The best time to remove them is at three to four days of age when it is a simple matter to snip them off with sharp scissors and cauterize the wound.
		Adult-age dewclaw removals are in a spot that is inviting for the dog to lick.
		One other observation I've made is that some dewclaws are tight up to the leg and others are rather pendulous and dangle out from the leg.
	www.gundogmag.com /health_nutrition/vet_080905/index.html (593 words)

	The Hotdog Blog! - Missing Dewclaw [forums - dachshund questions and answers forum]
		I know that some breeders have the dewclaws removed on their dogs but this instance is kind of weird.
		The breeder I buy from does remove the dewclaws when the pups are about a day old, they do this for show reasons.
		I did ask my vet about removing dewclaws on an older puppy, and was advised that it's not a good idea.
	www.hotdogblog.com /modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2627&forum=6 (1169 words)

	dewclaw sketchbooks
		This first sketchbook explores much of the basic design behind dewclaw canine anatomy, as well as some pencil work that was used to build my original site interface.
		A "spoiler" sketchbook of sorts, these are examples of a project that predates dewclaw.
		The thing dewclaw readers might find interesting is the amount of influence this work had on the development of dewclaw in terms of uniform design and character design.
	pvcomics.com /dewclaw/sketchbooks.html (345 words)

	Removing Dewclaw? - General Forum for cats and dogs - Dog cat and pet Forum
		My pup's dewclaws were removed when he was young - along with his tail docked (he's a boxer).
		If the dewclaws are hanging by a thread of flesh and are very loose and floppy, it's safer to remove them.
		My dog has his dewclaws still, and has never had any trouble with them.
	www.pets.ca /forum/showthread.php?p=23843 (1303 words)

	FCI Standard for the Briard
		Note: For the bi-colour, look at the colour of the skin which will be bluish under the dark parts and pinkish under the light parts.
		The double dewclaws must be made up of two bony parts with nails, placed as near the ground as possible, assuring a better setting of the foot.
		Lack of one bony section in each double dewclaw, even if the nails are there (see sketch explaining - plate C).
	www.briardworld.com /conformation/fci.html (968 words)

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