Is it safe for a vet to dock my puppy's tail at 8 weeks old?

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My dogs breeder does not dock tails. Do vets perform docking procedures at 8 weeks or more? Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 13 days old | 1lb

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Docking the tail is a surgical procedure, it is mainly done as a cosmetic surgery which i as many vets are against it if it has no medical reason for it. i really do not recommend having it done for cosmetic purposes, it is an unnecessary surgery that will put your dog at risk and will cause him pain just because some people decided that it has a better look. having it done at 8 weeks is even worse as it is a procedure that needs to be done under full anesthesia and a good-responsible vet will never accept having it done at this age.

Is it safe for a vet to dock my puppy's tail at 8 weeks old?

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