What happens if a puppy is not dried after a bath?

📅 👁 7672 views 💬 9 replies Respiratory System
A

Expert Answer

A puppy that is not dried may catch a cold, especially on windy or cloudy days. After a warm bath, going out into the wind easily causes a cold and, in severe cases, can even lead to pneumonia. Damp fur also breeds bacteria, lowers skin immunity and can cause skin problems such as eczema and ringworm.

Many dogs are playful, and if not dried promptly they may roll on the ground and get dirty again. Owners should wipe and thoroughly dry the coat after every bath.

Tagged with:

💬 Leave a Reply

← What happens if a kitten eats a hamster? How to pet a Spitz? →

📌 Related Questions

My hamster is lying down and kicks its legs from time to time, but is still breathing 794 views · Respiratory System My cat is sneezing and has a runny nose 406 views · Respiratory System Hamster keeps making puffing sounds, mouth-breathes while sleeping, but active; about two or three days 3244 views · Respiratory System It does not feel hot and there was no intense exercise, so why is my dog panting constantly? Appetite and spirits are normal. It seemed to keep sticking its tongue out yesterday too — surely it is not really hot? Is this tongue color normal? 3148 views · Respiratory System Can a puppy with cough and runny nose take pediatric paracetamol and amantadine granules? 4964 views · Respiratory System Since last month after eating rain-wet cat grass, my cat has sudden violent coughing fits with convulsions, vomits something early on then nothing, big belly breathing, takes minutes to calm 1122 views · Respiratory System