Alright, so I’ve been thinking about this whole corgi tail docking thing for a while now. You know, those cute little dogs with the fluffy butts? Well, I finally decided to give it a shot with my own pup, Biscuit.
First off, I did some digging around to figure out how this whole tail docking thing works. It’s basically cutting off a part of the tail when they’re just tiny little puppies. Seems a bit harsh, but there’s a whole history behind it, something about working dogs and avoiding injuries. Anyway, I wasn’t about to do this myself, no way!
I started by calling around to different vets in my area. Not all of them do tail docking, so I had to make a few calls. Finally found one that was experienced and seemed to know what they were doing. We had a good chat about the procedure, the risks, the recovery, all that jazz.
The vet explained that Biscuit needed to be just a few days old for the procedure. So, we booked an appointment for when he was three days old. I was a nervous wreck leading up to it, I’ll admit. I kept thinking, “Am I doing the right thing? Is this really necessary?”
On the day of the appointment, I brought Biscuit in, and the vet took him to the back. I waited in the lobby, pacing back and forth. It felt like forever, but it was probably only about 15 minutes. Then the vet came out and said everything went smoothly.
When I saw Biscuit, he had a little bandage on his tiny tail. He seemed a bit groggy, but otherwise okay. The vet gave me some instructions on how to care for the wound and some pain meds for Biscuit. They told me to watch out for any signs of infection like redness, swelling, or discharge.
- Keep the area clean and dry.
- Give pain medication as directed.
- Watch for signs of infection.
The next few days were a bit stressful. I was constantly checking Biscuit’s tail, making sure it was healing properly. I cleaned the area gently with a warm, damp cloth and applied the ointment the vet gave me. He didn’t seem to be in too much pain, thankfully. He was still eating, drinking, and playing like a normal puppy.
After about a week, the stitches were removed, and Biscuit’s tail started to look more like a little nub. It healed up nicely, and he didn’t seem to have any problems with it.
My thoughts after everything
Honestly, it was a bit of an ordeal, but I’m glad we did it. Biscuit’s tail is now short and stubby, and he seems happy and healthy. It’s just one of those things you gotta do when you have a certain type of dog, I guess.
I learned a lot through this whole process. It’s definitely not something to take lightly. You need to find a good vet, be prepared for the aftercare, and make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.
But overall, the procedure was straightforward, and Biscuit bounced right back. I’ve been able to keep him healthy and clean, just like any other puppy. Now he can run and play without worrying about tail injuries!
