Different Dew Claw question than normal

[MissyGallant]

When Cooper's dew claws were removed, he apparently squirmed and one of the rear dew claws wasn't properly removed. The Vet says it really needs surgery to completely remove. I'm fine with that. DH says we shouldn't tell the breeder, because this isn't a genetic issue and we bought that responsibility when we bought him. I think the breeder should know- simply for information sakes to watch for in the future- not necessarily to help us pay for it. But I don't know how to mention it without seeming to be accusing her. We didn't even notice it until he got a little older and bigger, because the claw is partially removed, so when he was teeny tiny- it was too.

Any advice?

 

[tesslynn]

proactive

I would let the breeder know, just as an fyi. Because that is something they can watch for in future litters. I think if you present it as something that you are more than happy to take care of and just as info to them it is a win/win. I guess it just depends on the relationship you have with your breeder. Mine would want to know.

 

[Calliesmom]

depending on whether the breeder or vet removed the dewclaws- if it was a vet, then the breeder needs to know so they can bring it up with the vet so next litter is done correctly.... if it was the breeder, then they might want to doublecheck things for the next litter....

 

[sable]

I would inform the breeder, just to let her know. She paid for the declaw. Its a
concern for her to be on the look out on the pups in the future.

I won't get into Lady's deal, but believe me I let the breeder know so she
could be aware for the other pups in the litter. It was quite an ordeal.

 

[Justicemom]

Let the breeder know. Just say Cooper is doing great and we are so happy with him. Just as an FYI one of Coopers dewclaws appears to be regrowing. Our vet says it needs surgery to be removed completely so we will be taking care of that.

Depending on the breeder they may or may not offer to pay for it. Same thing happen with the rear declaw of a friends puppy and the breeder insisted on taking care it. A good breeder would want to know for future litters.