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whispersmom2 · 02-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Tinies can go to day 4 maybe even 5 if the vet does it. But, my vet will not do them at that age either. I do my own and day 3-4 is the absolute oldest I will do. Any later and they can have neuro problems if the nerve endings are clipped..

02-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#14
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Tinies can go to day 4 maybe even 5 if the vet does it. But, my vet will not do them at that age either. I do my own and day 3-4 is the absolute oldest I will do. Any later and they can have neuro problems if the nerve endings are clipped..