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Originally Posted by Yorkie Mom2  I read a post that said to take puppies the day after birth to have their tails docked and dew claws removed. Mom should also have a cleaning out shot. Then on another post, it said there are down sides to the cleaning out shot. What do you do? Cleaning out shot or not? What are the "down sides"?
Also, what is a good length for the puppies' tails? I would rather know than leave it up to the vet. Porsche's tail is fairly short. Bentley's tail is longer. |
BamaFan121s is right on the reason for the shot for mama right after whelping. If you are positive there were no retained placentas then there really is no need for it. As far as the tail docking and removal of dew claws....that is
not done the day after their birth. It is normally done 3-5 days after they are born. As far as the length...I've read to have it cut 1/4" into the black for the perfect length.