Vet wants me to crop the ears and tail....

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Bailey

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Barked: Sun Mar 14, '10 8:52am PST


	I would NOT do it at this age. Most likely, if not done BY 10 weeks of age, the ears would not stand anyways and it is an extremely painful surgery. I remember my 3 girls going through a LOT of pain with bandage changing, massaging the ears, etc...I swore I would NEVER again do this to any dobie I may have. The tails, when done as pups, is a quick easy proceedure (I had one litter and they did all tails & dew claws in a matter of minutes) but I would not put an adult dog through this as they also, being older, can lick at it and you could have other complications. I would tell your vet that you don't believe it is necessary and ask them to NOT question your decision again. I cannot believe our vet is even suggesting these at this age. I think you need a different vet. My vet has always said "it's a matter of what the owner wants and no medical necessity behind it". This is not even required for show dogs any longer. Good luck.

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Damon - SD, CGC

I am my Mom's- velcro dog!!

Barked: Mon Nov 29, '10 10:17am PST


	I wouldn't do it at her age. I do know of some breeders who will keep them all natural.. Or they will keep some natural and do the others. My dobe came to me with his tail and dew claws done. But the ears were natural and we chose to keep them that way. But at her age I wouldn't do the tail at all. My breeder does tails at 2 to 3 days old. And other breeders I know if they are going to do the tails they do them at that age as well. My vet doesn't like doing the ears and he will try to talk people out of them. I happen to like mine with his floppy ears. In the UK its all natural, no tail, ears or dew claws removed.

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Jake

Never met a dog- or person I- didn\'t like

Barked: Tue Dec 28, '10 10:18pm PST


	I have a 6 year old that I never cropped, so I agree with you. My vet has never even said anything about cropping him, so I would say it's just the preference of your vet. Go with your own feelings and keep your dog natural.

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AP Loving- Warrior

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Barked: Thu Feb 3, '11 10:36am PST


	I would not crop ears at 1 year but if the tail really bothers you it can still be done. But with the ears the cartlige hardens at a young age so if not done they won't stand. why go through an unsuccessful sugery? my ears are floppy and my mommy loves them. Her friend also wants an all natural dobe with the tail and ears intact. Whats wrong with that?

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Angela

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Barked: Fri Aug 12, '11 11:22pm PST


	First thing I'm gonna say, PETA SUCKS! Never forget that and never let them blind you with their lies, its a litlle late 2 get the ears cropped and tail docked now if you were planning on doing it, its really just a matter of personal preference, just remember, she's not your vets dog, she's yours, you'll have to make the decision

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Paisley

Flat Coated- RetrievingAlaska- n Cattle Dog

Barked: Sat Sep 24, '11 1:42pm PST


	Hi! I adopted Paisley as a 4 month old from a Doberman rescue! She looks just like your fawn except she is black and tan. They had her tail docked before I got to pick her up and I mourn it every day! I mean, I really missed her tail! I can't see what she is thinking or feeling! And at the age she had it docked, it was an amputation. I can already see others have told you why not to dock/crop. I'll thumbs up to them!

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Katana - SDiT

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Barked: Tue Dec 13, '11 10:32pm PST


	Our dobe had his tail and dew claws done but his ears are natural. While he may look intense he is really a big softy. I think seeing his ears down and natural softens his look a little. we have had people tell us not to let him close to them because he is one of those breeds that eats people. Keep in mind that he was nose to nose with a bunny in a cage five minutes before that and a baby just before we were told he would eat people. And this in a Rural King.

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Luke

Proud to serve

Barked: Wed Dec 21, '11 4:41pm PST


	Body modification of a pet for the purpose of achieving a "look" is a sick and cruel practice that only accomplishes one thing, pleasing the owner at the expense of the dog. There is no reason for the practice despite the weak attempts some people make to justify it. Most vets these days have ceased cruel practices like cropping and declawing, thank goodness. I hope you told your vet that he works for YOU and you said no to torturing your dog. Better yet I hope you found a new, and better vet. And I agree PETA is a harmful organization.