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Can I wash my outdoor dog in cold weather without him getting sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 30 days old | 78.8 lbs

Spring is an outdoor dog he sleeps in a brick built kennel I can't wash him because it's to cold I only brush his fur should I wait till the weather is warmer he isn't that dirty or would it be ok to wash him now would he catch a cold?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2017

It's ok to wash Spring now as long as you dry him thoroughly afterwards. You may use a hair dryer on him if it doesn't upset him too much. But if he isn't that dirty, you can wait until the weather is warmer :-)

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