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My dog is licking his dew claw, and it looks sideways. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | 3 years and 11 months old | 43 lbs

My dog has been licking its dew claw for a few days now but it's not showing any signs of redness but it looks like it is pointing sideways a little possibly caught on wire dog fence not limpingwhat should I do

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2019

It does appear the dewclaw got caught on something as you said. It is in abnormal position and will likely always be that way. I would not be overly worried about it unless you see a wound or the nail is hanging off - in which case you should get him to the vet. If you just leave it alone it should be fine.

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