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Originally Posted by willywhit  prob too late for rubber bands , huh ?
just read this:
What I do is take a rubber band and cut it in half. Place it on the pups tail (have someone hold the pup for you so you can use 2 hands). Tie the band tight at about 1/4 inch. The tail grows but the band restricts blood flow and the tail simply dies and falls off. No pain and no fuss. It usually take 3 - 5 days. |
In my area, it's ALWAYS too late for the rubber band method--it's illegal and carries felony animal cruelty charges if you are caught.
Not a recommeded method.
It's a cheap and easy option for the breeder, but certainly not best for the dogs. Not sure how "pain free" it is, but it is completely unneccessary given the better methods available. The wound, until completely healed, is essentially open, making it very easy for infection to set in, not to mention that the wound does not heal as cleanly.
Generally speaking, I'm not sure why anyone would opt for this route.
If there is not a vet who will offer the service that can be used, either bite the bullet and learn to do it yourself PROPERLY, or don't breed.