cost of removing rear dew claws from adult dog

[Clannad48]

As title really, we have an almost 3yr old beagle with very flappy rear dew claws that curl in on themselves. He has caught them, luckily not badly, a couple of times. Does anyone know how much this is likely to cost. I have searched on here and it seems that most dogs have it done when young.

 

[SatsumaGirl]

One of my Border Collies has very large rear dew claws (and even has a tiny extra claw growing from one of them). I just keep an eye on them and clip/file them regularly and don't have an issue. Personally, I wouldn't remove his as I don't like the idea of it but if you are finding it unmanageable, you could always get a quote from the vet. I have heard it can be painful/a tricky recovery in some cases, as far as adult dogs are concerned.

 

[Aru]

I would keep then trimmed up well and leave well enough alone. if you have trouble and need attention then both can be removed at the same time . Although they can be removed quite easily it is still an anaesthetic and that area can take a while to heal.if he has gotton to 3 without any serious problems then I would adopt a wait and see approach. As for cost ringing and asking your vets would be the best approach. ..they all should be able to give a rough have an estimate for the weight of dog and procedures. ..

 

[blackcob]

Our practice would charge just under £40 per claw but the cost is in the accompanying anaesthetic - depends on the size of the dog but easily an additional £100.