What are the precautions for docking the tail of a dog? The docking of the dog's tail should be done as early as possible when the dog is a puppy, preferably before the dog's eyes are open, which can reduce the dog's pain. The method of docking a dog’s tail should be judged and chosen according to the breed of dog. You must consult an expert when docking the tail of your own dog. After the dog's tail is docked, you can feed it some pig trotters, pig skin, chicken feet, appropriate kelp and protein food.

1. Tail docking should start from a young age

Docking a dog’s tail should be done when the dog is a puppy as much as possible, preferably with his or her eyes open, as this can reduce the dog’s pain. When the puppies are just a few weeks old, use sterilized string to tie the tail below the part that needs to be cut off. This hinders blood circulation for several weeks. The tissue that needs to be cut off will become necrotic and fall off naturally. There will be no bleeding during this process, and the newborn puppies’ neurological development is not complete, so they will not endure much pain.

　2. Adopt the correct method for tail docking

There are several types of tail docking for dogs. Generally, the tail is docked within a week of the dog’s birth. For example, the Rottweiler and Doberman are docked from the first section of the tailbone, and some terrier dogs are docked from the third section of the tailbone. break. Although surgery has become the first choice for some dog breeds, tail docking is no longer a practice in some European countries. Whether the tail is docked or the tail is left unbroken, owners need to be reminded that they must make a judgment based on the breed of dog. Each tail docking standard is different, so you must consult an expert when docking the tail of your own dog.

3. Pay attention to care after tail docking

After docking the dog’s tail, the bleeding should be stopped in time. After the bleeding is fully stopped, the blood vessels should be ligated, the wound should be sutured with anti-inflammatory powder, and then disinfected with iodine. After the dog's tail is docked, you can feed it some pig trotters, pig skin, chicken feet (containing collagen), appropriate kelp (anti-inflammatory) and protein foods, which play a great role in wound healing. If the wound accidentally becomes inflamed, you should seek medical attention promptly, the sooner the better.