How long to recover after a dog’s tail docking?

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The wound from tail docking usually heals in 3-7 days; for very young puppies it can heal in about 3 days. After docking, watch for pus discharge, clean it, and disinfect the tail with iodine twice daily.

If you plan to dock a puppy’s tail, do it at 7-10 days old, when it feels little pain and heals faster.

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