MauiJNP wrote:

It seems that Cali still has her dew claws. Can they be removed when she
gets spayed? Will they not do that at the same time? Do they need to be
removed or can she keep them? Thanks for any input.

I'd discuss it with your vet right now. Some vets won't
remove them unless there are problems, others will. For the
average dog I'd tend to leave them on unless they're
detached. Is there some reason in particular you're
concerned about this?



it's different than Maui (and the other dog I have growing up, also a
poodle) so I am unfamiliar with them. if there is no reason to remove it, I
guess it might as well stay.

If you're considering doing flyball I'd highly recommend removing them.
I've seen some appalling dew claw injuries. But if you want it done,
best ask your vet right away. On adult dogs the procedure to remove
them is much more involved than the quick snip-n-stitch newborns get,
and many vets will refuse to do it, even after they've been badly torn.

Kathleen