Can my dog's floppy rear dew claws be removed with local anesthesia?

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Can rear floppy dew claws be removed with a local anesthetic rather than full blown surgery? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 10 days old | 38 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Just because the rear dew claws are floppy is not a good enough reason to remove them. Should your dog hurt them frequently they can be removed when needed. Dew claws can be removed under local anesthetic provided the dog is quiet enough to hold still during the procedure. Most vets will not do this procedure unless general anesthesia is applied.

Can my dog's floppy rear dew claws be removed with local anesthesia?

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