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Boxer21

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Posted: 12:11:57 AM 7/4/2008

We just got a 2 month old Boxer. It has a long tail but we are not sure that it should be cut. Is this advisable?

Minniyar

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Posted: 12:21:10 AM 7/4/2008

Tail cropping should only be done on puppies that are less than a week old. At that time, their nervous systems aren't fully developed, and their skeletal system has more cartilage in it than bone, especially in the tail.

At 8 weeks, the cartilage has hardened into bone, and the process would be similar to cutting off a finger :P It's too late to do.

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Posted: 10:51:42 AM 7/4/2008

You will just have to live with the long tail, it would be extremly painful for you to cut it at that age. Most vets I know do it at 3days old becuase the nerves have not devolped, and the bones are very soft. If you cut it now, it would be like major surgery. The dog would be in pain for quite a while, and if not done right, the dog may not be able to control his bowel.

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