Good vibes for Jersey? :( *UPDATE: POST 9*

[BC_MoM]

Jersey ripped one of her front dewclaws nearly right off at the base last night at flyball. We went to see the rescue's vet, and said the entire nail had rotated 60-70 degrees, and he would suggest removing the dewclaw, as this is the second time it's happened.

So now Jersey is in surgery to get both front dewclaws removed. I am feeling so bad and unsure about it. I think mainly because they were not the fleshy-dangly type, but the ones that usually shouldn't cause issues.

I cried about it earlier. I need some reassurance right now.

[Karen]

Aww, poor Jersey. It sounds like the right decision, though, and like it's quite painful right now. Better to remove the possibility altogether, as this is already a repeat incident.
You'll be in our prayers.

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts for Jersey. Sounds like the right thing to do as this is the second time. Let us know how she is.

[luvofallhorses]

Poor girl. She should be just fine. Positive thoughts everything goes well.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh poor Jersey!! I am so afraid of this exact same thing with Taggart. I want to get them removed now, but the vet doesn't recommend it. The first time he tears one of them, they are gone!!

I hope Jersey has a speedy recovery so she can get back to fly ball.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Ouch! Poor Jersey girl! I can imagine how much that would hurt! You'd think breeders would have the dewclaws removed on herding breeds, they are so active! I know they remove them on Labradors and other hunting breeds....

Prayers for the pretty girl! And kisses!

[MonicanHonda]

Aww, poor Jersey. I'm sure surgery will go great though. And now you don't have to worry about those pesky dew claws!!! Give Jersey lots of love when she comes home!