Why are multiple claws growing from my declawed cat's swollen paw?

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Mhm mom got my cat declawed about three years ago, haven’t had any problems until about two days ago. We noticed one of his toe pads was swollen & infected. Thought there was a foxtail in it, pulled on it, & our came a thin claw. Soaked his paw, then today I noticed another white tip so I pulled that one out, and eventually pulled out five others from the SAME toe pad/opening in his toe. There are three more claws in this opening that are harder to remove. Why are there 10 claws In his one toe? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | 5 years and 10 months old | 17 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It appears that Calvin’s surgery was incomplete. A portion of the nail bed must still remain and nail tissue is growing. You will have to have your veterinarian go back in surgically and remove the nail bed tissue that was left behind. If this is not taken care of, he will continue to grow new toenail tissue and will be at risk for constant infection and discomfort.

Why are multiple claws growing from my declawed cat's swollen paw?

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