dew claw removal suggestions video maybe?

[RingersYorkies]

I came accross this video that shows the birth of the litter, cutting the cord and a few days later, the tail docking and the dew claw removal. I must warn you, this video is very graphic and is not something everone can watch!

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[mimimomo]

When I got Mimi's pups' tails docked at the vet...the technician cut 3 of the babies' tails too short, while the doc did the other 2 exactly where I told her I wanted it. Well, a few days later, one of the boy's tail that was cut too short was having circulatory problems & I could see the cartiledge! I took him back to the vet & a technician had the nerve to tell me 'In nature, the weakest one dies' I was furious, but I told him 'You know what, they're not out in nature...' Anyway, to make the long story short, the poor little guy has no tail (the other two baby girls have very short little stumps)...but is a happy puppy in a new loving home, where his mommie adores him, just the way he is. I'm so scared to dock the tails myself, but I won't go back to the same hospital to dock tails.

[peggyq601]

Originally Posted by bjh

Dewclaws are easy to remove. For years I was afraid to remove them but a friend told me to use nail clippers. My first try went okay with the nail clippers but the clippers did not remove the entire 'seed' of the dewclaw so some of the dewclaws grew back on some of the puppies. I then talked to someone else and they said to use small cuticle scissors so I tried them and they worked great. Just nip the dewclaw at the base with the point of the scissors and with a slight pull the whole dewclaw will come out. Most of the time the pups hardly make a sound. Now for the tails I use the scissor method and it is pretty painless. The pups might cry a little but not for long. I use clotisol from Revival and it makes all the difference in the world for stopping the bleeding. I would not be without it. I pour a little in the cap then when I cut a dewclaw or tail I just touch my finger in the Clotisol and apply immediately to the tail or dewclaw. Most of the time the puppies don't loose a single drop of blood.

Hi, I have been breeding Boxer puppies for 7 years and it has gotton so expensive with the vet on docking tails and removing the dews, I wanted to do it my self. I help the mom when shes having the pups and the only thing i'm not doing are the tails and dews. My last liter i had good success with banding the tails but have never done the dewclaws. I have pups now that are 2 days old, so when is the best time ? I have done a little reserch, just would like your advice.
Thanks

[YorkieRose]

At what age did the vet do the tail docking for you in the past?
I docked a litter of Boxer pups once at 3 days..and I thought they should have been done at one day...the tails were quite big by then. I have done Min Pins for a show breeder and she said the same as for Yorkies...

Do you know any Boxer breeders to ask? Good Luck

PS..I am totally against banding...use the clamp.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by peggyq601

Hi, I have been breeding Boxer puppies for 7 years and it has gotton so expensive with the vet on docking tails and removing the dews, I wanted to do it my self. I help the mom when shes having the pups and the only thing i'm not doing are the tails and dews. My last liter i had good success with banding the tails but have never done the dewclaws. I have pups now that are 2 days old, so when is the best time ? I have done a little reserch, just would like your advice.
Thanks

Sorry but I have no experience in docking tails or removing dewclaws on larger breeds. I agree with Pat, you should consult your vet or someone experienced with boxers. I think tail banding is cruel too.

[TatumsMom]

Oh wow.... this thread gives me the "creepies". We just had our second Aussie litter and I have to say that the 15 minutes that the 5 pups spent with the vet with Mom waiting outside was WAY easier than doing this all myself. I love our vet though and he docks them just perfectly. I say leave it to the vet IF if you trust him/her or get a lot stronger than I am to do it yourself! More power to ya'll!!

[peggyq601]

Thanks for your reply, I just watched the clamp and twist and that looked easy the bleeding just worried me. I do have blood stop liquid and powder. I have a friend who done the banding on 6 liters and now problem, 3 to 5 days tail falls off. No bleeding at all. I guess what works for you stick with that. I also watched on youtube where the dewclaw was clamped then scraped off with a fingernail. I know to keep everything clean and there will be no problem.

[YorkieRose]

Clamp the dew claw the same way as the tail and twist..I know this gives the pet owners the "creepies"..but my vet taught me many things so I would not have to bring the pups into the clinic...like a hospital, that is where the really creepy stuff is..sickness.

I am not fond of banding a breed like a Yorkie...and since I only know Yorkies, I perfer the clamp and twist...neat, clean, no blood, rarely need a stitch and never had infection as with cutting/sutures.
Best wishes...

[peggyq601]

Hi Yorkierose,
I just wanted to make sure I got this right on the clamping. Just so I got the whole toe clamped I just twist it off ? My pups are 3 days old today. If theres any blood I do have kwik stop liquid and the powder, I just wanted to be ready just incase. I haven't done anything yet to tails or the dewclaws but I'm ready.

[YorkieRose]

Originally Posted by peggyq601

Hi Yorkierose,
I just wanted to make sure I got this right on the clamping. Just so I got the whole toe clamped I just twist it off ? My pups are 3 days old today. If theres any blood I do have kwik stop liquid and the powder, I just wanted to be ready just incase. I haven't done anything yet to tails or the dewclaws but I'm ready.

I clamp the claw, wait about 1/2 min and twist it off..rarely do they bleed, but use kwik stop...good luck

[peggyq601]

Thank you for your reply, I'll let you know how everything turns out !!!

[peggyq601]

oh yes, my vet always done the dewclaws 3 to 4 days but one time he wasn't gonna be there for some reason and I brought in a litter 2 days old.

[peggyq601]

Everything went well thanks for all the info. I as a little nervous but got through it.

[BFar]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

I took him back to the vet & a technician had the nerve to tell me 'In nature, the weakest one dies' .

First let me say I'm so sorry what happened to your little guy. It's not funny at all.

But what that tech said to you is so outrageous, it's hysterical. I would like to tell him that "nature" doesn't charge money. What an a$$. I'm sorry, I'm LMAO at how stupid a statement that was.

[BFar]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I clamp the claw, wait about 1/2 min and twist it off..rarely do they bleed, but use kwik stop...good luck

Pat, I bribed someone with NY pizza to come dock my kids' tails. I was prepared to do the clamp and twist method if the pizza method didn't work. Not one drop of blood from the tails.