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peanut · 11-14-2009, 03:56 PM

all I can tell you is, your own your own with this one girl

I just can't do it. Good Luck and no I don't want to watch, but let me know how it goes.

WV~Yorkies · 11-14-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by peanut

all I can tell you is, your own your own with this one girl

I just can't do it. Good Luck and no I don't want to watch, but let me know how it goes.

Ok.. I will call you!

WV~Yorkies · 11-15-2009, 07:32 AM

They are done... Thanks everyone!

kriston · 11-15-2009, 07:42 AM

How'd it go? Hopefully without a hitch! Was everything as expected, and would you do it again?

tjdmom · 11-15-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

They are done... Thanks everyone!

So how was it? Easier than you thought... harder?

WV~Yorkies · 11-15-2009, 08:23 AM

The tails where a piece of cake. I would do it again. The dewclaws I freaked out... I don't know how much bleeding is normal. I have 1 done but didn't do the other 2... I think I will try again later on.

bjh · 11-15-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

The tails where a piece of cake. I would do it again. The dewclaws I freaked out... I don't know how much bleeding is normal. I have 1 done but didn't do the other 2... I think I will try again later on.

Do you have Clotisol? I normally have no bleeding with the dewclaws. I snip them off at the base with the cuticle scissors, then apply a dab of Clotisol. There is normally not bleeding. I do the dewclaws first on the pup since that hurts the least, then I do the tail.

WV~Yorkies · 11-15-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

Do you have Clotisol? I normally have no bleeding with the dewclaws. I snip them off at the base with the cuticle scissors, then apply a dab of Clotisol. There is normally not bleeding. I do the dewclaws first on the pup since that hurts the least, then I do the tail.

Yeah I have clotisol powder. I had a few drops of blood. Maybe I was cutting to much.

bjh · 11-15-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

Yeah I have clotisol powder. I had a few drops of blood. Maybe I was cutting to much.

The Clotisol I use is a liquid. I hated it when I used powders, they don't work near as good. What did you use to cut the dewclaws? How do the tail look? Would love to see pictures of them when you get a chance. I will have to do my new litter on Monday.

WV~Yorkies · 11-15-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

The Clotisol I use is a liquid. I hated it when I used powders, they don't work near as good. What did you use to cut the dewclaws? How do the tail look? Would love to see pictures of them when you get a chance. I will have to do my new litter on Monday.

I used cuticle scissors. I think the tails look great. I went a little longer than the brown. I like a little longer tail but after I got done I thought maybe it should have been a little longer. It is so hard to judge it with them so tiny.

MyTrixie143 · 11-15-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

I used cuticle scissors. I think the tails look great. I went a little longer than the brown. I like a little longer tail but after I got done I thought maybe it should have been a little longer. It is so hard to judge it with them so tiny.

If you used the clamp and twist method, the part you clamped will fall off in a few days so the tail will actually be a tad bit shorter. I always cut it where the tail starts to narrow and I really like the length it gives them. I think it is better to be on the longer side than too short.

Marc · 11-18-2009, 08:46 PM

My pups are going in tomorrow to get their claws and tails done. What length is the best to ask for?

ChantalB · 11-18-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc

My pups are going in tomorrow to get their claws and tails done. What length is the best to ask for?

About 1/4 inch past the gold (into the black). I think a little longer is better than shorter...

carmen in nj · 11-19-2009, 05:37 AM

I am going to try the docking and dew claws, when is the best day to do them? the third or the fourth day? I know that the clothing on their blood kicks in on the third so is safe to do it then? what day did you do yours?
thanks,
Carmen in nj

bjh · 11-19-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by carmen in nj

I am going to try the docking and dew claws, when is the best day to do them? the third or the fourth day? I know that the clothing on their blood kicks in on the third so is safe to do it then? what day did you do yours?
thanks,
Carmen in nj

I prefer doing tail on the 4th day if they are all at a good size and weight. Sometimes with tiny pups you can to wait up to 7 days.

11-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#16
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	all I can tell you is, your own your own with this one girl I just can't do it. Good Luck and no I don't want to watch, but let me know how it goes. __________________ KIM

11-15-2009, 07:32 AM	#18
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	They are done... Thanks everyone! __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

11-15-2009, 07:42 AM	#19
kriston Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W. KY Posts: 693	How'd it go? Hopefully without a hitch! Was everything as expected, and would you do it again? __________________ Kriston Very Proud to be Lola, Ted, & baby Chip's Human! "Puppy kisses are GOOOOOD medicine!"

11-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#21
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	The tails where a piece of cake. I would do it again. The dewclaws I freaked out... I don't know how much bleeding is normal. I have 1 done but didn't do the other 2... I think I will try again later on. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

11-19-2009, 05:37 AM	#29
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	I am going to try the docking and dew claws, when is the best day to do them? the third or the fourth day? I know that the clothing on their blood kicks in on the third so is safe to do it then? what day did you do yours? thanks, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

11-18-2009, 08:46 PM	#27
Marc YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 397	My pups are going in tomorrow to get their claws and tails done. What length is the best to ask for?