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- Yes you most certainly can! Be sure not to cut them too short and cause bleeding. If you aren't sure, a vet should be able to show you how to do it. Before you start, it is very important to make sure you are holding him tightly enough so that he won't move when you're cutting it. I find that using dog toenail clippers works well. Just cut it short enough that he can walk and so that it isn't growing into his leg.
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When they are young, use a soldering iron to cauterize the new spur growth.
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- If they start to bleed, you can put some flour in it, but some believe this is not a good method to use.
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- Instead of cutting them, which is dangerous, you can take a pair of pliers, place them at the base of the spur near the leg, and twist until they come off. It removes the outer sheath of the spur leaving a much smaller spur underneath. I do this to my show roosters as it makes them look more "classy" to the judges' eye.
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- The plier method will make them bleed, but I have never had one scream in pain yet and I've done thousands of roosters like this. Just put some water on the spur and dab some fresh household WHITE SUGAR on it. This will keep the spur clean while helping to clot the blood. The spur shell makes for unique jewelry/pendants too.
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The safest way to trim the spur is to use a Dremel tool with a cut off blade attached. As the cut off blade grinds through the spur, it cauterizes the blood vessel which prevents bleeding. The problem with clotting solutions is the rooster can cause the wound to open by picking or even straining to crow, the wound then causes "bleed out" to occur which means, the rooster would bleed to death. Grinding the spur off with the dremel would not only be the safest, it is also the quickest and least painful.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. Spurs can be trimmed or even completely removed several ways. Spurs do have a "core" and improper removal can cause pain and bleeding so keep this in mind with whatever method you decide to use. Check with one of the more reliable poultry sites for these methods. See related links for more information.
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∙ 13y agoA good pair of dog nail clippers works well. Make sure they are sharp to avoid splitting the nail and leave a 1/4 inch or so.
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∙ 13y agoIt would be painful , yes .
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What drug reliefs pain without causing numbness?
Analgesic
Can a tooth be dying without causing pain?
that means your dying..
What do heel spurs feel like?
Bone spurs may cause sudden, severe pain when putting weight on the affected foot.
What are bone spurs and how do they affect people?
A bone spur is a bony growth formed on a normal bone, or what is sometimes called an "extra bone". They affect you by causing mild soreness to extreme discomfort. How the effect people depends on the location. Bone spurs on the knees and shoulders can effect the range of motion of the joint. Bone spurs on the spine can cause pain and numbness to travel down the legs or arms.
Why would someone have a sharp shooting pain underneath their second toe every time they take a step?
This kind of pain can often be caused by a bone spur. Bone spurs are tiny growths that form off of bones and can rub against surrounding nerves and tissues causing much damage and pain.
What are symptoms of bone spurs?
Bone spurs usually limit joint movement and typically cause pain. Visit the related links. It depends on the location of the bone spur. Bone spurs on the lower spine can cause pain and numbness down the legs. On the neck area of the spine they can cause pain and numbness down the arms into the hands. They can also cause headaches.
Can heel bone spurs cause pain in leg?
Heel bone spurs can cause leg pain either by nerve contact or by stance altering. When the stance is altered, the center of balance is affected and muscles work in awkward positions producing additional pain.
Can you use kinesio tape as treatment for heel spurs?
Kinesio tape will not heal heel spurs but it can help with the pain of the spurs. Using the Kinesio tape will give some relief when you are up walking around.
What is anestheic gas used for?
Pain relief and rendering people or animals unconscious, so Doctors, Dentists and Vets can work without causing undue stress and pain.
Nueral foraminal stenosis?
Neural foraminal stenosis is a condition in which a spinal nerve is compressed, causing pain and numbness of the lower back or the neck. It can be caused by herniated or bulging discs, bone spurs, or collapse of the spinal disc space.
Is it possible to die without pain?
Yes, it is possible to die without pain. Some people may experience a sudden and painless death, such as from a heart attack or stroke. Additionally, certain terminal illnesses can progress without causing significant pain in their final stages.
Do you use analgesic?
An analgesic is a drug that relieves pain without causing any harm but may have some sideafects such as causing tiredness ect. So yes you do use an analgesic.
