Lions have four claws on their back feet but five on the front where the dew claw is found. This acts like a thumb and is used to hold down prey while the jaws rip away the meat from bone.

Feb 10, 2023 · Most dogs have four nails on each rear foot and five on their front feet. That extra nail on the upper, inner part of a dog’s foot is the dewclaw. Did you come up with a different …

Sep 19, 2025 · When you take a look at your dog's front paws, the dewclaw is the toe and nail that sits a little higher up the leg than the rest of your dog's toes. It's similar to the position of …

Dec 23, 2025 · Feline declawing is the amputation of the last bones of the toes that contain the nails. This is a major surgery for cats and many experts now advise against it in favor of more …

Oct 10, 2023 · Almost all dogs are born with a single dewclaw on each front leg, so even if you don’t know what they’re called, you’ve probably seen them. Although you can move them a …

May 28, 2025 · What is a Dewclaw on a Dog? The dewclaw is the small, non-weight-bearing toe on the inside of a dog’s front or back leg. Almost all dogs have dewclaws on their front paws, …

3 days ago · Have you ever wondered about the extra claws on your dog's legs? Jump in to learn everything you need to know about your pup's dewclaws.