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Originally Posted by Mardelin Now remember there are a couple of methods. The one she taught me was the diagnal cut with surgical scissors. A cut on each side of the tail and twist, making sure I pull up the little muscle to insure the tail stays up. Hubby usually does it, I hold. He puts pressure on the tail prior to snipping. His fingers applying pressure, then he adds Colitsol (sp). We then put the pup beside us in a softely line box to keep on eye on it for bleeding (haven't had any yet), while we do the next pup dew claws and tail.
Do they yelp, yes a bit. But, as soon as I put them in with mom, all is well. |
Interesting. I did help my vet do my smallest males tail. Not really helped, just held him really. But I believe he cut right across with the scissors. And he put a couple stitches in both the dew claws and tail. I think the stitches seemed to hurt worse than the actual clipping. As for the muscle... do you just pull up on the tail or do you feel around for a muscle..... I suppose I should go back and search for instructions. I'm sure they are here somewhere although I know everyone does it a little different.....