1. Common reasons for dog tail docking
Although we do not advocate giving Dogs dock their tails, but for various reasons, there are still many people who choose to dock dogs. At present, the reasons why most people dock dogs can be simply summarized as follows:
1. The dog’s tail is too large Long and easy to be injured: a dog whose tail is too long may be caught by the door, bitten when fighting with other dogs, easily scratched and scratched when running in the bushes, etc.;
2. Be vigilant : Dogs will clip their tails when they are afraid. In order to keep the dogs vigilant and train their courage, some people will dock their tails for Doberman, Pit Bull and other dog breeds.
3. Hygiene reasons: the dog’s tail is too long and easy to be contaminated with dust and bacteria, and the tail is easy to be stained with feces from the anus. Many family pets live in the same restricted environment as dogs, so it will be very special. Mind your dog’s hygiene.
4. Influence of genetics: some dog breeds are more difficult to breed, and the overall number is small, tail docking can help increase the number of breed dogs and expand the gene pool. When the dog’s tail condition is not considered, Breeders have more options when it comes to picking dogs.
5. Improve appearance: The reason why most pet dogs dock their tails is actually for aesthetics, because some dogs look better after the tail is docked, and the overall look is more spiritual, so many people A very good reason to dock a dog’s tail.
Second, the method of docking the dog’s tail
Dog the dog’s tail There are many methods, the more common one is to tie a sterilized thin thread at the position where the dog’s tail needs to be cut off a few days after the puppy is born, to prevent blood circulation and let the cut tissue become necrotic. Generally, it only takes 5- It will fall off within 7 days, but if the thin thread on the tail is not tight enough, or if the rope breaks or the tail gets wet during the docking process, it is more likely to cause wound infection, bleeding, suppuration, etc., so if you need to give the dog For tail docking, it is recommended to go directly to the veterinary hospital for a professional doctor to operate.
Although there are many reasons for docking a dog’s tail, if you choose to dock a dog’s tail just to cater to the public’s aesthetics, then it is not necessary. This kind of thinking Strictly speaking, it is no different from women’s foot-binding in the feudal era. It is a deformed cognition under the imprisonment of thinking and should be discarded in time.
