Plates one put out for dogs to eat (8)

I believe the answer is:

toe-nails

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(Other definitions for toe-nails that I've seen before include "Elations due to digit protectors" , "Horny plates on lower digits" , "Parts of the feet" , "Little piggy coverings" , "Lions eat (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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