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Originally Posted by sandybobb  I have a litter that was premature by a few days.... tiny really thin babies; one didn't make it. When they were a week old, the vet advised me they were still too small to get their tails docked - just 6.5 and 7 oz. Well, Lo and behold now they are too big & docking will require soft tissue surgery!! Vet recommended that when they get neutered, the tails can be docked at that time - if the new mom/dad desires. Has anyone dealt with this situation? Did you have pups neutered and tails docked before you found them new homes? |
I find it interesting that the vet thought they were too small at 6 to 7 ounces. people who sell the tinies must have them done at 2 ounces or less. I had one little boy that I felt was too fragile at just 2 ounces, so he still has his tail, but all the rest of mine are 3 to 4 ounces at 3 days when they do them.