Tail Docking

Hey Readers,


Here is again a blog post with conflict on its discussion. Tail Docking is a process of Amputation of Tail. It is mostly included in the Cosmetic Surgeries Category, But there may be also some pathological reasons.


In many Countries these surgeries are banned, But owners still want these surgeries to be conducted, because these are conducted to compete there animals in show competitions. The surgery is also conducted to avoid bite by the animal in Dogs fights.


Procedure:


Animal is anaesthetized after sedation as aroutine then site is prepared by clipping hairs from the tail, antiseptic is applied, and then tail is amputated from the inter vertebral space. A V-Shaped incision is given with slightly pushing the skin towards the base of tail. So that some skin is available to cover the vertebrae. The exposed ends of skin are sutured, Tincture is applied, and then wound is covered with suitable bandage material to avoid flies and contaminations.


The whole process is as under: