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My dog hasn't walked in days. Will it impact his health or lifespan?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old

I was having cold and fever so I could not able to take bruno on walk from last 4 days so will that gonna affect his life span or any other issue or disease to him though if I don't took him on walk he does potty and toilet inside bathroom only not anywhere else

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2016

I'm sorry you've been sick, hope you feel better soon! Bruno will be fine having missed his walk for the past four days, it will not affect his life span or cause him to have any disease. You don't need to worry, just rest up and feel better :-)

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