Many puppy owners and breeders use rubber bands to strangulate the blood supply of the tail. The tail end becomes gangrenous and drops off after over 7 days. This is painful for the puppy. It is best to get your vet to do it under anaesthesia if the puppy is more than 3 days old. For puppies less than 3 days old, anaesthesia is not traditionally given.
UPDATE IN 2020: Tail docking is banned in Singapore. Toa Payoh Vets do not offer this service.
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