Is it safe for a vet to dock my puppy's tail at 8 weeks old?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 13 days old | 1lb
My dogs breeder does not dock tails. Do vets perform docking procedures at 8 weeks or more?
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on July 11th, 2018
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.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on January 5th, 2017
It's not recommended, and I don't think many vets would do it. That's because docking a tail is extremely painful, and a vet would not want to put a dog thorough a painful procedure simply for a cosmetic reason. You can ask vets in your area if they will do it, however.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Is it okay to dock my puppies tails at 5 days old
Can a vet dock a grown bulldogs tail?
My pitbull is turning 9 weeks in a few days and I was wondering if she's too old to her her tail docked. I've read online that I can but it's usually done when there a few days old
My puppy is 3 months old and I was wondering if he can still have his tail docked, and if so what are my options
I heared a rumor that the doberman dog must cut his tail for health problems this is right or wrong?
My female dog Millie had 7 puppies. I need to know when the tails to be ducked? Because when I asked the vet he said to bring after 10days. But in the internet it says 3-7 days. Please advice
A few years ago I was staying at my uncles and his jack Russell dog had puppies and he took a butcher knife and chopped there tails off he said working Jack Russell can't go down rabbit holes when there tails are too long I always wandered if the pup
I want to get his ears cropped is it to early
Hi I was wondering if I can crop and dock a dobermans tail and ears when he is an adult and not a puppy like there isn’t a specific age for cropping and docking tails and ears
David Elbeze, I understand what you mean, but no it is not illegal here. However my biggest concern now is to help my puppy feel better, without being judged. The procedure was done by a vet, but vets are closed because of the category 5 hurricane pa
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
