Sunday, August 2, 2009

What does it mean if my dog has 5 toenails on 1 foot?

o and what does it mean if she has a bump on her back? it was big but got smaller...
Answers:
The extra nail is called a dew claw, they're normal for certain breeds of dogs. I've heard they help dogs swim. Most vets recommend you get them removed because over time they irritate the dog and they get caught on things.
It is just a thing that happens on some dogs. don't worry about it. my dog has 5 toes too. I dunno about ur dogs back. my dog has a lump in his tail.
IT MEANS YA GOT FIVE TOE NAILS TO CLIP! LMAO
MY DOG HAS 5 ALSO I THINK ITS NORMAL!
It's called a dew claw
It's called a dew claw
If it has 5 toes and an inner claw, then it is called polydactil ( extra digit ) if it has 4 toes and a claw, it a dew claw, the limp on its back could be a sebacious cyst, like a white head, in growing hair causes a reaction, which builts up puss, like a spot, then bursts when the pressure is too much, look at the area and see if it has an opening, press it together gently, if its secrets puss, its a cyst, if it doesnt have an opening, it should be checked, could be a fat lump, could be more serious.
Vet Nurse
Having 5 toe nails is nothing serious, it happens in some dogs. If she has a bump on her neck and your concerned, take her to the vet irrispective it got smaller or not, its still there right!
all dogs and cats have 5 on ech hand paw what ever
my dog has 4 toes with nail. but one at the ankle that doesnt.
and my friends dog has 4 with nail and the one at the ankle with nail too.. bu its normal
It's called a dew claw. Alot of breeders remove them before they sale a puppy. They remove them because alot of dogs will hang them and tear them off anyway.
Are u sure it's not the dew claw??
If u are, then u have to worry about clipping 5 toenails on that foot.
supposed to have 5 toenails on each foot.a bump on back?? go to a veterinarian's office right away
That means that she was born that way. And about that bump i would keep in eye on it and if it gets worse again take it to the vet.

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