How long do you have if you want to dock tails and remove dew claws? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

pamkrn93 · 02-19-2006, 05:03 PM

Just had my first 2 litters of pups and was wondering when to dock their tails and remove dew claws? When is it too late? 2 are a week old today and the others are 24hrs old. Thanks

YorkieShadow · 02-19-2006, 05:06 PM

We allways had ours done on day 3. Im not sure what age they will not do it. Im thinking three weeks but im not sure. Im sure someone will come and answer this soon.

shyorkies · 02-19-2006, 05:11 PM

Our vet will only dock tails and remove dewclaws between 3-5 days old.. If it is after that time period we have to wait until they are old enough to be put under..

yorkiegal719 · 02-19-2006, 05:39 PM

That's what I've always heard from breeders, between 3-5 days, but I don't know about a week? ...

bugaboosmom · 02-19-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegal719

That's what I've always heard from breeders, between 3-5 days, but I don't know about a week? ...

The puppies that are 1 wk, should go to your vet's to have tails/dewclaws removed.

pamkrn93 · 02-19-2006, 08:04 PM

I will most definitely take them to my vet. Has anyone ever done this themselves?? I'm a pediatric nurse and have seen/done alot, but don't think I would have the stomach to do that to puppies...

feminvstr · 02-19-2006, 09:09 PM

most vets will not do them after 5-6 days old please consult your vet right away.

luvdorkyyorkies · 02-20-2006, 02:13 AM

I wouldnt wait past 3 days. This is when I have always done it.
My last litter I was late docking them, I just didnt think about docking. It was almost the 6th day. I always heard it was ok until then but not after the 6th day.
The dockings seemed to go well. Very little bleeding, puppies got right on mommy and nursed. When I went in an hour later to check on them again. One puppy had turned cold and was barely breathing. She died before I got to the vet. After docking close to 40 tails in the last couple years at 3 days with not the first bit of problems, I chalk this tragedy up to a late docking. I believe she died of shock. She otherwise was a healthy puppy who was gaining weight well and nursing well up to that point.
Just from experience I wont be docking tails after 3 days. I think they feel alot more pain after then. If I would have known this would happen I would have had my first litter of full tail yorkies.

pamkrn93 · 02-20-2006, 03:31 PM

Well, I called our vet and he said we better go ahead and do all their tails and claws today. My hubby had to take them since I was at work, but he said they did well. The vet said that all the pups look good and healthy. Said we shouldn't have to worry about them once we get home. They were all back with their mommas and nursing well when I got home from work. They are all continuing to gain weight everyday. So, hopefully all will go well. Guess next time we have pups I'll know to get in gear sooner. Thanks for all the advice. This site is great and everyone here is so helpful.

BamaFan121s · 02-21-2006, 04:54 AM

Hmm...our vet's (and our) general rule is within the first 3-5 days.

Gazou · 02-21-2006, 04:57 AM

My vet said between 3 - 5 days .

rrosenberry · 02-21-2006, 05:07 AM

A friend in NC had pups ( her dog did actually) ha.. but she said he vet would not do it after day 2.

YorkieShadow · 02-21-2006, 01:50 PM

The vet where I live Not the one I go to now but the one I use to go to before I got my yorkis would do the tails 3-5 days they would rather do them on day 3 but they will also put them under and do them at age 3 months. I have a friend that had theirs doberman done at 3 months and oh what a mess. they had to return to the vet 3 times because of the stitches ripping out and each time there was so much blood. I felt so sorry for that dog. it did heal and looked good but thats a lot of pain and soreness that poor dog went thru.

whispersmom2 · 02-21-2006, 05:36 PM

Tinies can go to day 4 maybe even 5 if the vet does it. But, my vet will not do them at that age either. I do my own and day 3-4 is the absolute oldest I will do. Any later and they can have neuro problems if the nerve endings are clipped..

02-19-2006, 05:03 PM	#1
pamkrn93 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 12	How long do you have if you want to dock tails and remove dew claws? Just had my first 2 litters of pups and was wondering when to dock their tails and remove dew claws? When is it too late? 2 are a week old today and the others are 24hrs old. Thanks

02-19-2006, 05:06 PM	#2
YorkieShadow Yorkie Shadows are the best Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,397 Blog Entries: 1	We allways had ours done on day 3. Im not sure what age they will not do it. Im thinking three weeks but im not sure. Im sure someone will come and answer this soon. __________________ Now Taking Orders Business cards, Labels, Holiday cards

02-19-2006, 05:11 PM	#3
shyorkies Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 572	Our vet will only dock tails and remove dewclaws between 3-5 days old.. If it is after that time period we have to wait until they are old enough to be put under.. __________________ Melanie~

02-19-2006, 05:39 PM	#4
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 602	That's what I've always heard from breeders, between 3-5 days, but I don't know about a week? ... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

02-19-2006, 09:09 PM	#7
feminvstr Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,398	most vets will not do them after 5-6 days old please consult your vet right away. __________________ Kimberly

02-19-2006, 08:04 PM	#6
pamkrn93 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 12	I will most definitely take them to my vet. Has anyone ever done this themselves?? I'm a pediatric nurse and have seen/done alot, but don't think I would have the stomach to do that to puppies...

02-20-2006, 02:13 AM	#8
luvdorkyyorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,496	I wouldnt wait past 3 days. This is when I have always done it. My last litter I was late docking them, I just didnt think about docking. It was almost the 6th day. I always heard it was ok until then but not after the 6th day. The dockings seemed to go well. Very little bleeding, puppies got right on mommy and nursed. When I went in an hour later to check on them again. One puppy had turned cold and was barely breathing. She died before I got to the vet. After docking close to 40 tails in the last couple years at 3 days with not the first bit of problems, I chalk this tragedy up to a late docking. I believe she died of shock. She otherwise was a healthy puppy who was gaining weight well and nursing well up to that point. Just from experience I wont be docking tails after 3 days. I think they feel alot more pain after then. If I would have known this would happen I would have had my first litter of full tail yorkies. __________________ Kelly "Home of the Dorky Yorkies!"

02-20-2006, 03:31 PM	#9
pamkrn93 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Well, I called our vet and he said we better go ahead and do all their tails and claws today. My hubby had to take them since I was at work, but he said they did well. The vet said that all the pups look good and healthy. Said we shouldn't have to worry about them once we get home. They were all back with their mommas and nursing well when I got home from work. They are all continuing to gain weight everyday. So, hopefully all will go well. Guess next time we have pups I'll know to get in gear sooner. Thanks for all the advice. This site is great and everyone here is so helpful.

02-21-2006, 04:54 AM	#10
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,798	Hmm...our vet's (and our) general rule is within the first 3-5 days. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

02-21-2006, 04:57 AM	#11
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,075	My vet said between 3 - 5 days .

02-21-2006, 05:07 AM	#12
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,877	A friend in NC had pups ( her dog did actually) ha.. but she said he vet would not do it after day 2. __________________ ***********~Rhonda, Bailey and Bella~- SSLS * ******STOP Supporting Puppy Mills http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HM8U...elated&search=

02-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#13
YorkieShadow Yorkie Shadows are the best Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8,397 Blog Entries: 1	The vet where I live Not the one I go to now but the one I use to go to before I got my yorkis would do the tails 3-5 days they would rather do them on day 3 but they will also put them under and do them at age 3 months. I have a friend that had theirs doberman done at 3 months and oh what a mess. they had to return to the vet 3 times because of the stitches ripping out and each time there was so much blood. I felt so sorry for that dog. it did heal and looked good but thats a lot of pain and soreness that poor dog went thru. __________________ Now Taking Orders Business cards, Labels, Holiday cards

02-21-2006, 05:36 PM	#14
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Tinies can go to day 4 maybe even 5 if the vet does it. But, my vet will not do them at that age either. I do my own and day 3-4 is the absolute oldest I will do. Any later and they can have neuro problems if the nerve endings are clipped..