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11-14-2009, 04:49 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Looking for tail docking tips I have watched the video and been reading up on it here. I feel pretty good about doing it. I am going to do it on day 4. Any tips that you could share with me?
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11-14-2009, 04:52 AM | #2 |
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| No help here but wanted to wish you luck! Which method are you using? |
11-14-2009, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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| Why??? I just wondered cause it was only $30.00 for Tristan and his two sisters to get theirs done with the dew claws removed as well....They did bleed and had to have a stitch in each one of their tails.... I just think leave it to the pros. I couldn't do it!!
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11-14-2009, 05:31 AM | #5 | |
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11-14-2009, 05:37 AM | #6 | |
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Good luck WV! I know you can do it! | |
11-14-2009, 05:42 AM | #7 |
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| I really considered doing this as well (sorry, I don't have any tips for you), but just couldn't. I would've done the hemostat clamp and twist method as well; i've just heard better things about it- less painful, less bleeding. Do you have some quick stop powder on hand? Are you also planning to remove the dewclaws yourself? If you're planning on taking them to the vet for dewclaw removal, you may as well let them dock the tails as well (it's not expensive to do). Honestly, I think it'd probably be best to see it done firsthand before attempting this for the first time; videos always make things look so easy. But if this is what you're going to do, then good luck to you. Hopefully there will be many who can give you excellent advice.
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11-14-2009, 05:52 AM | #8 |
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| Missy, when you put the clamp on wait a few seconds and then hold the pup with one hand at the base of the tail (rump) and twist as fast you can with the other hand. Twist AND PULL at the same time. Wait another second or two and put the mama back with mama. it stops crying immediately when you do that. It will un nerve you the first time because the do cry and try to scoot away when you clamp them. I have never had to use quick stop or anything on the tails. there is usually no blood. |
11-14-2009, 05:59 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I helped a friend of mine and let me tell you is not for the faint of heart, but is no blood with the clamp twist method, she also used a product called Clotisol and it was absolutely no blood. I am using the same method with my silkies and she will be assisting me this time. it did helped a lot to be the one holding the baby while she did the clamping and twisting it give me a good sense of what I have to do. and I feel very good having an experience person there in case of any emergency.. hugs, carmen in nj |
11-14-2009, 09:15 AM | #10 | |
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If this is something I can do at home I would rather do it than expose them to all the other animals in the vet office. Not to mention taking them in and out of the cold air.
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11-14-2009, 09:37 AM | #11 |
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| Not to mention many vets refuse to do it these days....
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11-14-2009, 09:45 AM | #12 | |
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hugs, Carmen in nj | |
11-14-2009, 11:09 AM | #13 | |
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11-14-2009, 12:07 PM | #14 | |
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Also, I think I read where someone else said that when you make the cut you should have the tail in the upward position. It has something to do with the tail muscle and getting the correct tail carriage. Good luck to you. | |
11-14-2009, 12:17 PM | #15 |
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