These puppies are such darling, healthy puppies and are getting chubbier by the day!
Yesterday morning the puppies had their dewclaws removed. I know that several breeders no longer remove dewclaws, but I agree with my vet that it is much better to have them removed.
Dewclaws are like a tiny non-useable thumb remnant that sits up high on the "wrist" of the foot, complete with toenail. They are removed between 2-5 days after birth to prevent later painful injury that can sometimes happen when a dog "catches" the claw on an object and actually can tear it. Also, if left on, many owners don't notice it when they are trimming nails (especially with the Cavalier's furry feet) and if ignored, they will grow around in a circle and pierce back into the skin. You can imagine how painful this would be and by removing the dewclaw at a point when they are so tiny and little nerves are not so developed, we take these dangers away and protect the pups. The pups came through this procedure quite well and within minutes were happily back with mom and nursing away. Photos can be deceiving - the puppies are close to the same size.
Dewclaws are like a tiny non-useable thumb remnant that sits up high on the "wrist" of the foot, complete with toenail. They are removed between 2-5 days after birth to prevent later painful injury that can sometimes happen when a dog "catches" the claw on an object and actually can tear it. Also, if left on, many owners don't notice it when they are trimming nails (especially with the Cavalier's furry feet) and if ignored, they will grow around in a circle and pierce back into the skin. You can imagine how painful this would be and by removing the dewclaw at a point when they are so tiny and little nerves are not so developed, we take these dangers away and protect the pups. The pups came through this procedure quite well and within minutes were happily back with mom and nursing away. Photos can be deceiving - the puppies are close to the same size.
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