Dog problem.

[barbie.dragon]

Amuptation is great deal better for the animal than bone infection. I'm speaking form personal experience.

By the way, a leg amputation takes about 8 weeks to heal and that's mainly the bone. The skin was healed up nicely in about three. A docking isn't going to take that long to heal.

All because it seems healed it doesn't mean they're not feeling pain or discomfort. Regardless it is a big procedure and other options should be exhausted before doing an amputation.

[Raptor]

All because it seems healed it doesn't mean they're not feeling pain or discomfort. Regardless it is a big procedure and other options should be exhausted before doing an amputation.

A goat that's in pain isn't going to eat properly. It's going to lay around and fuss; it's going to do poorly.

...Said goat also isn't going to be bouncing around on all the furniture...Or using the limb to walk on.

[sookieball]

I have baby proofed. And trust me ive tried getting her tired from walks and play. It's like she's on meth or drugs.
SHE NEER GETS TIRED
It's freaky.
And I have her trained to calm down before affection but its like a huge burst of energy when she sees I say ok. Petting time.
I really think docking is going to have to be the option.
It's gonna suck for both of us but at least she won't be at risk of infection.

[Mike41793]

It's like she's on meth or drugs.

Because meth *isnt* a drug...?

sorry, i had to

[pookie!]

I had this same issue, lots of people I know said to clean it out,well and put spruce sap on, or pine if no spruce is avaliable. I didnt read all the replys, on my phone...

¡ERMAGHERD A DERK!

[aldebono]

This is going to sound stupid. Can you put her in tight fitting pants or even panty hose, then make the tail go down a leg hole or wrap around her side? Stuff like this is worth a try, even if you look stupid.

[satomi325]

Regardless it is a big procedure and other options should be exhausted before doing an amputation.

I have docked tails, and it's not a big procedure. The animals don't even notice the difference.
Breaking a tail over and over again is painful. More painful than docking. Best just to prevent the dog from hurting itself even more if the situation is serious. Which sounds like it's getting there.

Also a reason why it's the standard for many breeds to have a docked tail. Not only for looks, but for practicality. (Example, many sporting, working, and terrier breeds have docked tails to prevent the tails from getting caught or banged up doing their work. )

OP: if you're not comfortable with docking, is there an option to rearrange your furniture to give your dog more room? Maybe the extra space will help the dog not hit things as much. Or maybe coming up with a tail sock to protect her tail.


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[Raptor]

I have docked tails, and it's not a big procedure. The animals don't even notice the difference.
Breaking a tail over and over again is painful. More painful than docking. Best just to prevent the dog from hurting itself even more if the situation is serious. Which sounds like it's getting there.

The goat I mentioned had a bone infection in her front left leg, with minor damage to the bone. She screamed the entire night she was in the house before her surgery. After she had her surgery and came home, she was quiet. Even when the drugs wore off.