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claw

Hard, hooked, pointed outgrowth of the digits of mammals, birds, and most reptiles. Claws are composed of the protein keratin, and grow continuously from a bundle of cells in the lower skin layer. Hooves and nails are modified structures with the same origin as claws.
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They included causing unnecessary suffering to a bulldog called Lola by failing to seek veterinary attention for an eye condition and failing to do the same for a dog called Reggie which had joint disease, sores and overgrown claws.
Breeder let his dogs suffer in inches of muck; Two-year ban for filth ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Seeing the dog bent over in a cage, with an emaciated body and overgrown claws reduced two RSPCA inspectors to tears, said one at an earlier hearing.
Man guilty of cruelty to dog By Catherine Lillington; COURT: Pet left ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
Meanwhile in Birmingham, Pam rescues a German shepherd who's been so neglected its long, overgrown claws are the worst the vet has ever seen.
Your LIFE: WE LOVE TELLY! - DOCUMENTARY RSPCA: ON THE FRONT LINE ... by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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