My Boerboel with its long tail really looks strange. I much prefer a Boerboel with a short tail.
Tail Docking in dogs - Why we as vets do not routinely do it anymore
To start off with let’s define what we are talking about when we are talking about tail docking in dogs.
Tail docking from a veterinary perspective refers to a surgical procedure done to puppies between the ages of 3 to 5 days old, where a portion or partial length of the tail is amputated or cut off with a scalpel or surgical scissors, bleeding is stopped by cauterisation or tying off of bleeding blood vessels with absorbable suture material, and placing a suture or sutures in the skin to close off the wound.
Can spaying your dog save her life?
Pyometra in dogs - the reason for spaying
Pyometra is a condition of unsterilised females, usually older than 6 years of age. “Pyo” refers to pus, and “metra” to the uterus. Literally translated, it would mean “bad of pus”. It is a very serious condition and if left untreated for too long, can have deadly consequences. It can be treated very effectively if caught early and taking your animal to the vet when signs first appear can save its life.
