Thursday, July 7, 2011

Your Dog's Health In The Sun

Did you know that your dog can get sunburn? Yes they can.

Dog's that are most prone to getting sunburn are:
white and/or light colored hair, short and/or no hair, loss of hair (due to allergies, surgeries or medical treatments).

Prone Spots: nose, end of ears, around the mouth, eyelids and underbelly.

Prevention: adequate shelter (esp. during 10am to 3pm), pet sunscreen (human sunscreen is toxic), bodysuits UV protection, and leaving the hair a little longer to help as a barrier.

Things you will need:

SPF15 or higher
Aloe Vera
Witch hazel
oatmeal or baking soda bath



see dog topics article on the facts about dog sunburn

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