Have adopted a 5 1/2 mo. old min pin-tail not docked-do I need to have this done?

Anyone have an older min pin that hasn't had this done?



no, you don't and i wouldn't .... breeders usually do this soon after they are born and if you have it done now it will be really painful for him! don't do it! i have seen tons of rotties with tails, they look a little diff... but they are still cute!




At 5 1/2 months old it is an amputation that requires general anesthesia and a much longer recovery time than a dock. A dock can only be done until 5 days old and that is generally only on puppies to weak to undergo the procedure at a more appropriate 2-3 days old. There is no need to have the tail amputated nor would any responsible vet do a cosmetic amputation. The only reason to have the dogs tail amputated at this point would be a non-healing tail injury or a broken tail.




It's too late to dock. If you got it done now, it would be considered an amputation, would need to be done under anesthesia, and isn't the smartest thing to do. Next time, get your dog from a responsible breeder that docks at the right time - around 3 days of age.




Actually I think anyone who has a dog's ears clipped or tail docked is seriously disturbed. That is done only for the human's ego, because they like the way it makes the dog look. Horrible to put a dog through pain just for selfishness. The dog does not know or care how it looks.




It can only be done shortly after birth. As for it needing to be done, I've had 5 dogs. Two came with their tails already docked, and the other three were intact. We have never had a problem with tails or dewclaws. I think docking and removing dewclaws is total BS.




No need to..it's just for looks so that it will look more like its breed. If he hasn't had this done, and is already 5 1/2 months old, it will hurt way to much to have it done now, so don't worry about it




You don't need to have it done unless you are planning on showing the dog. If it's just for a pet then I wouldn't worry about spending the money, the dog will be fine.




No you do not and hopefully you won't. Dogs use their tails for balance and communication. It is a cosmetic surgery and unless their is a medical reason, whip tail comes to mind, it is not needed.




Docking tails is typically for looks only - and is done when the puppies are only a few days old.


At this age, do not even consider it. It's not necessary.




There is no such medical reason to have this done. Please do not put your dog through this just for appearance. It is medically unnecessary and especially at this age.


(though personally I think its wrong at any age)




NO! The tails should be docked at 2-4 days old. With a 5 1/2 mo old pup, it is a more serious operation and should not be done. No reason to do it anyway.




Getting the tail docked would be a personal choice. The only reason why I could see you needing to get it done is if you plan on showing your dog.




no you don't. It's purely asthetic.





If you do it now, it'll be extremely painful for the dog.




There's no need to have it done.





And at this age it's amputation, much more serious than docking at 3 days.




NO AND MOST VETS WILL NOT DO THIS SURGERY AT 5 1/2 MONTHS IT HAS TO BE DONE WITHIN SEVERAL HOURS AFTER BIRTH...