Re: tail docking

In Reply to: tail docking
Category:   Medical
Posted by:  ruben
Posted on:  September 26, 2002 at 03:10:04

: Our little girl is getting spayed soon, has anyone had an undocked tail docked at this time? Just curious.

: Thanks

Response:

Hi Ruben,

Docking a tail {when not done at the very young age of 3 to 5 days} is major surgery. It's amputating part of the tail. Personally, I would not have it done unless there was a medical reason.

Just my opinion,