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Why are my docked puppies constantly urinating? Is it nerve damage?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 7 months old

2 weeks old puppies after tail docked having continuously urinating. When ask from "Petco Pet Education Center" it was that maybe the tails were cut too short and nerve damage. What should I do next. How to over come ti's please help. Will my puppies be alright and recover? Thanks

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 19, 2019

I would have the puppies checked out by a vet. Unfortunately with nerve damage, it's a wait and see process. The nerves may grow back but they may not. You should speak with the vet about this and their prognosis.
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