My 5-day-old puppy has a dew claw. Should I take her to the vet?

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I think my puppie has a dew claw she’s only 5 days old I’m not sure if I should leave it for now or take her to a vet. Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | unspayed | 5 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Dew claws are typically removed between 2 and 5 days of age. If it isn't done then, you can wait until she is spayed, but you will have to take care that she doesn't get it caught on anything that would cause injury.

My 5-day-old puppy has a dew claw. Should I take her to the vet?

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