My yorkie puppy has a paw defect. Is toe amputation necessary?

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Took my 10 month old yorkie puppy to the vet today as her rear paw pad looked strange (see photo). They did X-rays and determined it's a congenital defect with the bone. They want to amputate her toe. Looking for Second opinion. I have attached photos of the x-rays. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 10 months and 16 days old | 6 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the toe is causing Gypsy pain or if it is causing medical problems, then amputation may be the proper way to go. If it is not causing her any problems or pain, then I see no reason why the toe needs to be amputated. That said, I have not seen your puppy in person nor have I been able to examine the paw for problems. So I can only go by what I see on the x-ray and photo.

My yorkie puppy has a paw defect. Is toe amputation necessary?

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