The best time to dock a dog’s tail is within 1 to 7 days after birth, because the nerves in the tail of the puppy have not yet grown and the tail bones are relatively fragile. When the dog grows up, the nerves in the tail will Once the nerves have grown, tail docking surgery will become more difficult and the dog’s pain will be greatly increased.

Things to note when docking the tail of a puppy:

1. Start from a young age. Docking a dog's tail should be done as early as possible when the dog is a puppy, preferably before it opens its eyes, so as to reduce the dog's pain.

2. Choose the appropriate tail docking method. There are many ways to dock the tail of dogs, and the standards for tail docking are different for each dog breed, so be sure to consult a professional before tail docking.

3. Disinfection. After docking the tail, the bleeding should be fully stopped and the blood vessels should be ligated. Anti-inflammatory powder should be sprinkled to suture the wound, and then disinfected with iodine. Always pay attention to the dog's tail and disinfect it on time.

4. Supplement nutrition. Feed your dog some foods rich in zinc. Zinc can combine with vitamin C, participate in the synthesis of collagen in the body, and promote wound healing.