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Correct Methods and Key Operational Points for Tail Docking in Dogs
Tail docking in dogs has been performed more frequently in clinical practice in recent years. The purposes of docking vary. Some dogs undergo docking because of gangrenous tail injuries that are difficult to cure with conservative treatment; some are docked for cosmetic purposes due to show requirements; some owners dislike white hair at the tail tip and curling of the tail end and therefore request docking; some breeds have a docking tradition, such as the Rottweiler, which requires leaving 1 to 2 caudal vertebrae to give the dog's back a sense of elongation; and some dogs suffer from self-mutilation syndrome and require docking to cure the stubborn condition. 1 Methods of Tail Docking 1.1 Restraint and Anesthesia The tail of dogs has a relatively large
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