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dewclaw
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dewclaw
1. the rudimentary first digit of dogs and cats, found on the inner side of the front legs, above the weight-bearing digits. These are commonly removed from puppies at an early age because of the susceptibility to injury throughout life. Occasionally found on the hindlegs of some dogs and in some breeds this is required, e.g. the Great Pyrenees dog and Briard in which double rear dewclaws must be present.
2. the accessory claws of the ruminant foot.

dewclaw slough
sequel to laminitis, severe edema of the lower extremity, severe coronitis.


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She then reached the final of the Regency at home track Hove only to be withdrawn on the day of the race having damaged a dew-claw.
Just as I was trying to snatch a bite to eat, I received two calls in quick succession about dogs that had broken overlong dew-claws, leaving them sore and bleeding.
Forced out of the Regency final after damaging a dew-claw, Greenacre Lin made a fine return to the track last week, winning a decent contest at Wimbledon with some ease.
 
 
 
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