Last week, poor Ms. Thing split her dewclaw while at the park. This splitting is quite common and doesn't warrant the freak out that most of us gravitate towards when seeing our dogs in pain.
So what is the dewclaw? The dewclaw is like our big toe. In some dogs, it helps them to grip and climb.
What do we do if it splits, tears, etc.? In most cases, you should go to your vet who can protect and disinfect the injury. For dogs like Ms. Thing, a cone may be necessary to prevent them from licking the affected area.
Is Laila still the lightning fast, heart-breaker she's always been? YES AND YES!