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Having the tip of the tail amputated would be the best choice for avoiding infection. Most veterinarians use sevo or isoflurane to make the pet sleepy and the procedure takes about 20 minutes. Your veterinarian may also want to try an round of antibiotics to be certain the chance of infection is low. Good luck!
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8 yrs experience with animals, 3 in emergency med. Owner of 3 APBT and 3 sphynx