11/20/2025
Saw some cuties for tail docking and dewclaw removal the other day. ❤️🐾
Tail docking involves amputating a portion of a puppy's tail, typically performed within a few days of birth. Dewclaw removal is the removal of the vestigial first digits on the inside of a dog's front (and sometimes hind) paws.
These procedures are often done without anesthesia at a young age because the nervous system isn't fully developed. Some owners or breeders opt for tail docking to prevent tail injuries later in life for certain working breeds, and dewclaw removal prevents the dewclaws from being torn or caught, which can lead to infection.