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Originally Posted by mardel  I use silver nitrate sticks they cauterize the wound and stop the bleeding very quickly I got mine from Amazon. |
We also use the silver nitrate, and rarely get any blood loss.
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Originally Posted by lynn-h my yorkie gave birth by c-section on tuesday eve,she had 4 pups,but sadly the boy died,we have 3 girls left,there all doing great...we got there tails done yesterday,the breeder wrapped a tiny yellow cable tie around the tails,so in a few days the tails should fall off....i think this method is less cruel for them.. |
I do not like the rubber band method, I believe the puppies then experience several days of discomfort. I like it to be quick and cauterized so they can begin to heal.