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My dog has a long coat. How often should I bathe her in winter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Female | 8 months and 24 days old | 20.5 lbs

How often my pup has to take bath in winter??she has long coat..

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2019

Some dogs only need to be bathed once every 1-2 months while others do better with more frequent bathing. I generally don't recommend bathing more than once a week since it can lead to dry skin. If Suzy has a dermatologic issue your vet might recommend bathing more frequently.

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