German Shepherd care: grooming, exercise, water, and vet visits frequency?

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Hi, I have a 5-year-old German Shepherd who weighs 37 kg and is prone to ear infections. 1. How often should I groom him (bathe, brush, trim nails, clean teeth and ears)? 2.How much excercise should he get per day? (I'm not able to take him outdoors. 3.How much water should he drink per day? 4.How often should I take him to checkups? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 11 months old | 81 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

1. Rusty should not get bathed more than once a month unless he is very dirty. Bathing him too often will strip his skin of it's natural oils and dry it out. He can be brushed daily, and should have his ears and teeth cleaned daily. Cut his nails when they become too long. 2. He should get at least 45 minutes of exercise twice a day. GSDs are a high energy breed that need a lot of physical and mental stimulation. 3. You should leave water out for him all the time during the day so he can drink whenever he is thirsty. 4. Great question! Yearly check ups are recommended, but bring him into the vet whenever you have a health concern. I hope this helps :-)

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