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Lemieux · 07-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Looking for any info on signs of infected docked tails, my Yorkie just had her first litter and unfortunately it came right before July 4 so no vets were opened until Monday

. I had to have them done at 4 days and am looking for any info on signs of infection thanks for any replies.

kjc · 07-09-2009, 11:11 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!!

Tail Docking

Hope this helps ...

Lemieux · 07-10-2009, 08:43 PM

Thank you for the reply, quick update on this and I really need help, the tails on two of them ARE infected that much I know now I am taking them tomorrow I just want to know if they will be able to recover 100% I pray that they do. One seems like he will be okay, has a couple hole looking cuts on the tail and the other I'm a bit more worried about. She has a rough layer of skin on her tail that is red and swollen, on top of that the vet cut her tail so short that it is very very hard to grab it and hold it out the natural curve of it sends it downward into her butt area so it is difficult for me to treat myself.

Anyway can they recover? If they dont what are the risk? I'm fairly confident of the boy recovering I've been cleaning his out but the girl I am very worried about will she be ok? I'd feel terrible about not putting it upon myself to do their tails with a hemostat instead of taking it to a vet if she ends up injured by it longterm.

Jemma · 07-11-2009, 03:40 AM

Wow, can you put peroxide on their tails? It does foam and pulls infections to the surface. Just don't know. Hope all is ok

kjc · 07-12-2009, 03:21 AM

I really can't answer, I would try posting in the breeders forum or look there for answers. I would think they would have more specific, hands on experience. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

07-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
Lemieux YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 8	Infection? Looking for any info on signs of infected docked tails, my Yorkie just had her first litter and unfortunately it came right before July 4 so no vets were opened until Monday . I had to have them done at 4 days and am looking for any info on signs of infection thanks for any replies.

07-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Hi and Welcome to YT!! Tail Docking Hope this helps ... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-11-2009, 03:40 AM	#4
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	Wow, can you put peroxide on their tails? It does foam and pulls infections to the surface. Just don't know. Hope all is ok __________________ Carol And Jemma Be Kinder Than Necessary, For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting Some Kind Of Battle

07-12-2009, 03:21 AM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	I really can't answer, I would try posting in the breeders forum or look there for answers. I would think they would have more specific, hands on experience. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-10-2009, 08:43 PM	#3
Lemieux YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 8	Thank you for the reply, quick update on this and I really need help, the tails on two of them ARE infected that much I know now I am taking them tomorrow I just want to know if they will be able to recover 100% I pray that they do. One seems like he will be okay, has a couple hole looking cuts on the tail and the other I'm a bit more worried about. She has a rough layer of skin on her tail that is red and swollen, on top of that the vet cut her tail so short that it is very very hard to grab it and hold it out the natural curve of it sends it downward into her butt area so it is difficult for me to treat myself. Anyway can they recover? If they dont what are the risk? I'm fairly confident of the boy recovering I've been cleaning his out but the girl I am very worried about will she be ok? I'd feel terrible about not putting it upon myself to do their tails with a hemostat instead of taking it to a vet if she ends up injured by it longterm.