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My Doberman has a single coat. How to keep him warm in a cold tent?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I’m taking part in a challenge where I sleep rough for a week in a tent with no heating on behalf of the homeless I wanna take one of my Doberman’s with me but I’m worried he get hypothermia because they only have a single coat could I bring him like would it be safe for him? He’ll be in the tent with me.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2019

This is wonderful of you to do for the homeless. I would buy your dog a coat to wear when it's cold. You can get one at a pet store. Also bring plenty of blankets for him, and a soft dog bed so he does not sleep on the hard ground.

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