Why do dogs have dewclaws may have been something you wondered as a dog parent. We wanted to know too, so we spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan.
Essentially the thumb of a dog paw, the dewclaw does actually serve a purpose. They help pups on hold to things while they are knawing on them, like the best long lasting dog chews for example. They also help dogs maintain traction while running or turning around while doing their zoomies.
