[jencar98]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

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 .

IDK about lidocaine injections but if one were worried about the pain, I don't see why a topical numbing agent couldn't be used at least. You know, like the dentists uses before the needle?