I recently learn how to dock tails and dewclaws; the clamp and twist method is wonderful and very little pain, thanks to Debbie Ray (the first time I sat and watched whiel my toes curled) the second time Stacy from Sylvans was here picking up Adi and she and I did it...she had always done the clamp and cut (she now prefers the finish on the tails with the clamp and twist)
Your vet doesnt need the kids for two hours...I was taking the moms then waiting with her in the car. Docking takes about 15-20 mins doing a litter of 4, their back with mom for the car ride home.
If your vet is cutting the tail they will usually do a stitch on the end, if theyre clamping and twisting you only need a dab of stop bleed. Also dont let them cut the tails too short you want to go about 1/4" above the brown on the underside of the tail.
Best of luck and congrats on the litter
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