when do u cut the am cocker spaniel's tail from the time of birth?
2006-09-11 07:51:39 · 14 answers · asked by joseph_abri 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Tails are ***DOCKED*** & dew claws REMOVED between 3 & 5 DAYS!!!
Don't listen to the cry-baby bleeding-heart IDIOTS!!!! You'll notice they DON'T know SQUAT!!!Your dog,your CHOICE!!! ***NO BIG DEAL***!!!!!!
2006-09-11 08:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Docking Your Dog's Tail
This procedure is typically done on puppies between 3 and 5 days of age. No anesthetic is involved, and the tails are docked to an appropriate length for the breed. Some of the breeds normally docked include the Rottweiler, Doberman pincer, Boxer, Schnauzer, Miniature pincer, Toy Fox Terrier (amongst other terrier breeds), Corgi, Poodle, and Sckipperke to name a few.
This procedure is much preferred done while the puppies are less than a week of age. Afterwards, the puppy has to wait until it is of age appropriate for anesthesia, which is much more involving a procedure, with a much longer healing process. There is also associated pain with the procedure when done on an older animal, and complications include bleeding, premature stitch removal by the dog, poor healing of the area, and more chances for scarring to occur.
Unless the dog is being utilized for show purposes in the conformation ring, tail docking is best left undone if beyond the age of 5-7 days.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently made a statement with regards to cosmetic tail docking in the dog. Essentially, and ultimately the AVMA would like to see this type of cosmetic procedure discontinued for cosmetic purposes only.
2006-09-11 14:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by David P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is, you don't. How would you like someone to cut your ear off? A dog has a tail for a reason.
2006-09-11 14:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by lozzy1970 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know...it is funny someone should be asking this question. I want to get a dobby and though I have never seen one uncut, I have often wondered what that would look like and if getting him/her cut would really be necessary. I don't plan to show it. I just want to love it. I think as long as I love it who cares about cutting it.
Take Care
2006-09-11 15:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within the first 3 days. After that it is a surgery, alot more costly and requires anesthesia.
2006-09-11 14:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by ~Gate~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At a few days of age. Don't do it yourself...you can cause permanent damage or potentially deadly infections. You need to call your vet the day the pups are born to ensure you can get them in.
2006-09-11 14:53:37 · answer #6 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
within 3 days old
2006-09-11 14:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Axe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.You never dock a dogs tail, in Britain it is now illegal, as it can cause the animal distress, they have tails for a reason.
2006-09-11 15:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by charliecat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
how about never?
-blinks- i dont understand tail docking.. i mean.. would you cut your testical off or you're arm off? why cut a dogs tail off? its what he uses to communicate with the world.
2006-09-11 14:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by .jess 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Best done at 3 days old.
2006-09-11 14:52:47 · answer #10 · answered by momma dog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋