Older Tail Docking Pilot had his tail docked Tuesday, the day he turned 9 weeks old. For those who have done this, how long did it take for the hair to grow back? It was bandaged until today, when the vet took it off, said it was healing nicely. No infection, we have to keep doing his antibiotic until it's gone. He is pain free, he just got the bandage off and keeps trying to play with his tail. It looks gross right now to be honest, like a black rat tail. Anyone who did a tail docking around this age, how long until the hair started growing back? Will keep ya'll updated and will answer any questions. |
Your not going to find many if any who have had it done at that age. Usually it is done by the breeder. Why didnt yours do it |
Mine were all done as newborns so can't help but wishing the best for your little one. |
As long as no damage has been done, the hair should start growing right away, did the vet shave it? Why did you decide to get it cropped at this age, it's much more serious operation than if done the first few days. Hope it heals quickly. |
I didn't know the breeder didn't do it when I paid my deposit, her website didn't mention it and I didn't know until I went and saw him. He is healing well, yes the vet shaved it. I'm unsure why the breeder didn't do it, but I strongly preferred it and decided to get it done. My vet had experience with it, we talked through the procedure and I felt comfortable getting it done. Pilot has handled it very well |
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I hope your baby heals really quickly and wags his little tail profusely soon. We don't dock in UK at any age or any breed now so our standard doesn't require it. I personally do not understand why this practice started in the first place as I believe that unless there are life threatening or quality of life medical circumstances there is no need at all to amputate any mammal, animal, bird, fish or reptile. I also particularly despise the acceptance of little children pulling the legs off insects or squidging worms or even cockroaches. I know there is a constant debate around this in US and really do hope that the registrative bodies will continually review this practice. I love my baby's tail, curling over his back and continually on the move. But really do hope your baby feels better soon. Xoxo |
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I really didn't mean to upset you and am sorry if I did. I have always been very confused and uncomfortable about tail docking. Xoxo |
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Our Bella has her tail and it is beautiful..........the breeder just did not dock tails, that is all she said. We didn't care, can't imagine her without it. Good luck with your baby! |
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When you did see the baby, before you picked the baby up, did you ask about the undocked tail? Perhaps if you had indicated you would rather have a docked tail, she would have dissolved the contract and returned your money, keeping in mind it is much more painful to have that done in an older pup. |
I have a mixed yorkie/pom from a byb and he has a tail - I LOVE the tail! I love seeing his entire rear end moving when he is happy. However, knowing that the norm for yorkies is a docked tail, I am glad your baby is doing well. |
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