elfmom
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| 11/12/2007 12:47 PM |
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I am the proud new Rattie owner of a 3 month old girl. Is this too old to dock the tail? I have mixed feelings about it, but it seems many do have their tails docked. |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 11/12/2007 12:49 PM |
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| Tails are normally docked at 3 days old - at 3 months it would be more like an amputation. Some ratties have tails and they are cute!!! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 11/12/2007 1:27 PM |
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JMO - but I don't think if it isn't done within the first few days, it should not be done at all. Ratties are "allowed" to have tails, and many do. Plus there are natural bobbed-tailed ratties as well. My Daisy's tail was docked, but I wouldn't have cared if it wasn't. Under no circumstances would I do it after the first week of age.
Welcome to the site and post some pics of her - tail and all  We love all ratties here!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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BonitaKaz
Bratty Ratty
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| 11/12/2007 1:31 PM |
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I think you should leave it! I love rattie tails.
Plus whoever did Nibbler's left a lot of scar tissue, so you'd have to be sure you had someone who really knew wht they were doing.
Persoanlly, I think that she's too old to have it done, i don't know if there are certain medical risks or what not with docking a tail so late. |
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*Bonita* Mom to Nibbler & Laika! |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 11/13/2007 10:58 AM |
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| My Jack has a tail and I love it. Jeter is bobbed and that's cute too. But in my opinion 3 months is way to old to dock it. |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 11/13/2007 11:02 AM |
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| All I can manage to do is say, OUCH! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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elfmom
Rattie
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| 11/13/2007 12:20 PM |
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| Thanks to all for your quick replies. I am relieved! I didn't want to think about doing this to my little Zoe. As soon as I can get some pics I'll post them-she is so sweet. She is doing very well with her potty training and socialization. We may have a slower start since her first mom didn't have the time for optimum socialization d/t illness in the family. I trust that with loads of love and patience she will do just fine. Again, thanks to all. elfmom |
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Morgan
Moderator
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| 11/13/2007 12:24 PM |
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I'm glad you aren't going to dock her tail. My Bella has a long tail and I just love it. She wags it like crazy when she is happy and it curls up when she means business, haha. I'm sure Zoe will come along just fine like you said. Can't wait to see her.  |
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-Morgan (Bella's Mommy) |
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BonitaKaz
Bratty Ratty
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| 11/13/2007 12:33 PM |
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I'm glad you decided against it!
Just keep lovin her and she'll get better with socialization |
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*Bonita* Mom to Nibbler & Laika! |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 11/13/2007 2:07 PM |
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Welcome to the family....
I have 2 Ratties, one with a tail,and one docked... |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
www.marykay.com/janetkimberlin
(free shipping) |
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 11/13/2007 9:56 PM |
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| It would be a major procedure to dock the tail at this age. At 3 days they don't even feel it, really. I have one of each and LOVE Zipper's tail wagging. Button's little nubbie wag is cute, too. |
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