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Originally Posted by YorkieNewbie22  yikes! I guess that makes sense, didnt think about the hair harboring the bacteria. If they shaved the tail, would they shave the WHOLE thing or just the area of the cut? Most likely I wouldnt have the tail doc'd, Id have to think about it. I would prefer to start showing with a puppy I raised anyway, but If I did have it done, I would prefer the dogs health over me being impatient. |
it all depends on the vet i guess, and what type of incision they are going to do to close. Since the tail is bigger, they can't just close it will a stitch and some glue like babies. ummm, i would venture to guess that they'd want the whole tail shaved because they'd at least want a clipper blade in length to ensure enough room to close and keep everything sterile. And seeing that they tail once docked is about that length anyway, there wouldn't really be an area of hair left.