The T7 vertebra was the most commonly affected (11/28 dogs), followed by T8 (8/28 dogs) and T12 (8/28 dogs). He was asked whether the findings have any relevance to changes in the law in Scotland on the docking of dogs. Discussion in 'Dog Chat' started by Merlymoo, Jun 13, 2015. Sign Up. Following a consultation in 2012 on tail docking with effect from 1st January 2013, under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, it will be illegal to dock the tail of any dog in Northern Ireland or to take a dog elsewhere to be docked. Merlymoo PetForums Newbie. Joined: Jun 13, 2015 It's going to cost a lot to put the dog out, cut the bone, sew it together, wrap it, follow up appointments, pain killers, AND it's risky. By the way my dog had a thing called Limber tail and we took her to the vet. There are a range of exceptions to the law on tail docking, within the remit of a very precise range of circumstances. Pet insurance might be worth considering if you're concerned about vet fees. For dog tail docking that is done to older dogs for medical reasons, which are more correctly referred to as dog tail amputation, the cost is usually higher and can cost as much as $500. Dog sent home with drain and dressing plus antibiotics and painkillers. Join thousands of other pet owners and pet lovers on the UK's most popular and friendly pet community and discussion forum. The number and type of vertebral malformations differed between groups (P = 0.01). Only it your dog's tail is injured it's worth the risk of forever pain and possible impairment. Tail docking of dogs in Northern Ireland – an overview. It is an outdated practice that involves cutting or crushing muscle, nerves, and bone without anaesthetic in puppies under 5 days old. At this point it would be considered an Amputation and that will cost considerably more. Dog Forums Dog Chat. Before you dock your dog for whatever reason, check that it is not illegal to do so in your country. This dog tail tip protector answers the question "how to fix happy tail syndrome", and works for both remedy and prevention. K9 Tail Saver is for tip of dog tail that's bleeding, cut off, or tip is bleeding from happy tail syndrome or dog biting at tail until it bleeds, or other dog tail injury. Honestly take your dog to the vet. They will x-ray and determine if the dogs tail is really injured badly and need amputation or if its just a small injury that will heal over time. Your dog may not have full mobility afterwards. Also had painkiller injected whilst under. Prices may vary depending on whether a debilitated patient needs intravenous fluids during the anesthetic and special nursing care. Your dog's tail is now bone. £550: item/job: Essex: 2015-04-11: Front leg amputation with removal of shoulder. Dog cut pad on foot stitches and bandage required painkiller injection and antibiotics and a collar was in and out of vets in 2 hours. It’s important to know how much you could expect to pay should an accident happen or illness strike. Cost of tail amputation. Exceptions to the law. Average treatment costs for cats and dogs. It is not an offence to dock the tail of the dog if the procedure is performed by a veterinary surgeon, as part of a necessary treatment; for instance, if your dog injured their tail, and amputation of the damaged section was a viable course of treatment. Dr Sandercock said the study showed “tail amputation causes acute and sustained changes, which have long-term implications for pig welfare”. Your pet might be young and healthy, but it's always good to be prepared. Tail docking is the removal of a dog’s tail in part or whole for cosmetic reasons or to prevent possible injury. The average cost of limb amputation is $700-$1000. Surgery SaturdayIn today's video, we check out a tail amputation done on a dog with chronic "happy tail". Pet Forums Community. 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