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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie  I certainly think this discussion is worthwhile. I feel ANYTHING that deals with my furkid is worthwhild  treats, food, health, behavior, bed, clothing I read about it all. 
I am sorry if this has been addressed previously, I sorta got lost in the thread as it split into many discussions. Assuming tail docking is as painful as some have expressed:
Is it practice to use anesthesia when docking tail? Will a vet if asked to?
I am really loving hearing (reading  ) thoughts on this. I have not given much thought to it before. |
Well, Miss-Newly-1,000-Posts
- it appears using, say, lidocaine isn't common practice, but it was mentioned (was it Jim?) you could request your vet to use it. So, it would be a local injection (like lidocaine for dentals).
I know some might think it's a hassle, but if lidocaine is safe, I'd strongly prefer to see it used to mitigate the pain, if docking is considered necessary. I would rather pay more to breeder, and have lidocaine used, than have it not used
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