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Removal of the dewclaws of dogs
Author(s) -
Milne Emma Goodman
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.162.26.868-a
Subject(s) - citation , library science , veterinary medicine , medicine , computer science
SIR, — I read Caroline Kisco's letter ( VR , May 31, 2008, vol 162, p731) with some bewilderment and, I must admit, a tinge of annoyance. The Kennel Club glossary definition of dewclaws describes them thus: ‘fifth digit on the inside of the pastern. Most breeds do not have rear dewclaws but some