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slspackers · 05-01-2008, 10:14 AM

I could not watch it either. It made my stomach upset to even think of it.

I know it is part of the breed but it is so sad.

Bravo916 · 05-01-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

Here's the clamp and twist method...one of the ways.

I just simply clamp and cut...and leave the hemostat on there for several minutes before removing it. I've never seen one bleed.

OMG that video makes me want to barf....how sad

This is why I am not cut out to be a breeder...

bella_mia_hairy · 05-01-2008, 11:31 AM

I dock all tails on day 3!

sheilajom · 05-01-2008, 01:55 PM

OMG! I could never do that to a poor little baby puppy! I'm so glad I didn't know that they did that or my yorkie would have a long tail cause I'd tell them not to hurt him!

Sassysmama · 05-02-2008, 07:50 AM

Ok, the pup is now 4 days old. I finally got a hold of my breeder to do the tail/dewclaws. But she can't do them until tomorrow, 5 days old. My vet said that he can do it today. Would it be ok to wait for the breeder or go to the vet? Thanks!

bjh · 05-02-2008, 08:04 AM

I have done them on day 5 before with no problem but I would certainly go no longer than that.

011011 · 05-02-2008, 08:45 AM

That clamp and twist looks better than cutting it.I think I can do that

Now if it does bleed guys what do you put on it? And the dews if they will not stop?

bjh · 05-02-2008, 09:09 AM

Clotisol is the best blood stop product that I have ever used. I buy it at Revival Animal Health Products.

fannie · 05-02-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 011011

That clamp and twist looks better than cutting it.I think I can do that

Now if it does bleed guys what do you put on it? And the dews if they will not stop?

With the clamp and twist, I've never had a tail bleed. You have to keep that clamp on there after the tail is off for about 15 seconds. If you take it off too soon, it can start bleeding.

I also clamp dewclaws. The only time I have them bleed is if there is a piece of the bone left down in there and I have to pull it out. Then, I either use silver nitrate sticks or a dab of flour. Yes... flour.

TeddyandTiffy · 05-02-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassysmama

Sassy had a singleton. She is 5 oz. Do you think I should still wait til she is 10 days old to get her tail docked? She is 2.1 oz bigger than Sassy's last litter was. Thanks!

I have all my tails docked before 3 days old and some of ours was smaller then 5 oz. Lee

sheilajom · 05-02-2008, 07:51 PM

All this sounds like torture! Poor Babies!

Sassysmama · 05-03-2008, 07:39 AM

My puppy is getting her tail docked & dewclaws removed today! Wish us luck!

alisonJ · 05-03-2008, 07:48 AM

Please consider leaving tails intact. This is more acceptable in the US now. And docking is now PROHIBITED in most of Europe, including England, the Yorkies' country of origin.

Sassysmama · 05-04-2008, 02:48 PM

We got the tail docked, pup did great! Got the dewclaws removed too. Thanks for everyone's help!!!

05-01-2008, 10:14 AM	#31
slspackers Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buckley, MI Posts: 255	I could not watch it either. It made my stomach upset to even think of it. I know it is part of the breed but it is so sad. __________________ Suzan, Karina, Ruth, Gracie, Liela

05-01-2008, 11:31 AM	#33
bella_mia_hairy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: IN Posts: 507	I dock all tails on day 3! __________________ *Proud Momma* to Isabella: Mia Francesca Hairy Winston Prince Lorenzo Chloe Poopette Sheik Rudolfo Valentino

05-03-2008, 07:48 AM	#43
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Please consider leaving tails intact. This is more acceptable in the US now. And docking is now PROHIBITED in most of Europe, including England, the Yorkies' country of origin. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

05-01-2008, 01:55 PM	#34
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 461 Blog Entries: 1	OMG! I could never do that to a poor little baby puppy! I'm so glad I didn't know that they did that or my yorkie would have a long tail cause I'd tell them not to hurt him!

05-02-2008, 07:50 AM	#35
Sassysmama No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 261	Ok, the pup is now 4 days old. I finally got a hold of my breeder to do the tail/dewclaws. But she can't do them until tomorrow, 5 days old. My vet said that he can do it today. Would it be ok to wait for the breeder or go to the vet? Thanks!

05-02-2008, 08:04 AM	#36
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I have done them on day 5 before with no problem but I would certainly go no longer than that.

05-02-2008, 08:45 AM	#37
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	That clamp and twist looks better than cutting it.I think I can do that Now if it does bleed guys what do you put on it? And the dews if they will not stop?

05-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#38
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Clotisol is the best blood stop product that I have ever used. I buy it at Revival Animal Health Products.

05-02-2008, 07:51 PM	#41
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 461 Blog Entries: 1	All this sounds like torture! Poor Babies!

05-03-2008, 07:39 AM	#42
Sassysmama No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 261	My puppy is getting her tail docked & dewclaws removed today! Wish us luck!

05-04-2008, 02:48 PM	#44
Sassysmama No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 261	We got the tail docked, pup did great! Got the dewclaws removed too. Thanks for everyone's help!!!