My dog's dew claw is hanging off. Should I let it fall off naturally?

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Top of dogs dew claw is hanging off. It doesn’t seem to be hurting him and he is walking fine. Should I leave it to fall off by own. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would leave this to see if he will remove it by himself over the next day or so. The risk is it may become snagged in bedding and be painful to untangle! Clipping the loose section of nail may be worthwhile if he is calm and not painful with it

My dog's dew claw is hanging off. Should I let it fall off naturally?

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