Health Report Final - Flipbook - Page 42
Forelegs
Number of dogs dew
claws removed (33%)
Dew
Claws
Number of dogs with dew
claws in place (67%)
33% of dogs had their dew claws removed while 67% s ll had them intact.
It is documented in veterinary research that removal of the dew claws can lead to
increased risk of wrist and foot arthri s and injuries therefore it is not recommended for
working dogs to have their dew claws removed due to this increased risk poten ally
shortening their working life.
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