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07-23-2007, 12:38 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern IL
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| When to dock on a tiny pup? My smallest pup is 2.5 oz and I am now having to tube feed. He is weaker than my other but tomorrow is their appnt for this. When should I do his tail or is there a time when its "too late" to do it? He was born without dew claws so only tail is needed but I didnt want to do anything to him that could slow him any more. When should I have this done?
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07-23-2007, 01:41 AM | #2 |
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| He could wait a day probably 2 longer than the other if he's much smaller and probably should if he's weak. |
07-23-2007, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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| I would hold off Susan until he gets a little stronger. He is going through enough right now he does not need the stress of that on top of it all. Good Luck with him, we are praying for you all.
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07-23-2007, 05:28 AM | #4 |
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| i have read on here if they are small, wait til the 5th day
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07-23-2007, 05:38 AM | #5 |
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| Healthy pups get docked at 3-5 days. Your vet won't dock the tail on the pup you are tube feeding. They have to be healthy and strong for this procedure. Talk to the vet, he may do it later or you may end up with a long tail. If you do end up with a long tail, count it as a blessing...it will be a rememberance of all of your hard work, love and dedication. I will pray for your little pup to live a long, healthy, happy life |
07-23-2007, 06:21 AM | #6 |
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| I don't know anything about this but I know that the litter my Jersey came out of lost a little boy. He was tiny and the vet (Who also happens to be my vet for the past 10 years) reccomended against docking to the breeder as the pup was very tiny. The breeder insisted on having it done and she lost the pup. He bled to death. I was really upset when I heard this. As much as I love my vet I put some of the blame on him for caving in to what the breeder wanted rather then what was in the best interest of the pup. If your boy is tiny I really would either wait or just not have it done at all. Just my .02. It would be a shame to lose him just for esthtic purposes. Elaine |
07-23-2007, 07:02 AM | #7 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| You might have to bite the bullit on this one and not dock.
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07-23-2007, 07:05 AM | #8 | |
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after reading the replies I'd go the same way and not dock ..it doesn't sound worth the risk - Good luck with your puppy | |
07-23-2007, 07:07 AM | #9 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | I agree. I would not want to risk that little one for nothing. Good luck and PLEASE keep us posted on your little one!!! |
07-23-2007, 07:09 AM | #10 |
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| claws Good Luck to your baby...and have the vet check the legs for claws very carefully, sometimes they are so tiny you can't see them so easily. |
07-23-2007, 07:45 AM | #11 |
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| Many people love yorkies with long tails, so if you can't dock, don't worry about it.
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07-23-2007, 10:42 AM | #12 |
BANNED! | Is this the one you just got back from the vets with??? Is this the one your tube feeding to maintain its weight?? If so I would wait for a few more days to see how he's doing. Possibly not even dock his tail at all IMO. |
07-23-2007, 11:35 AM | #13 |
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| Its a long story but he isnt going to make it.
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07-23-2007, 11:42 AM | #14 |
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| oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you and his Mamma |
07-23-2007, 11:58 AM | #15 |
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| Oh no!!! How sad...
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