Heat and sunshine can be deleterious to the health of our dogs. The articles collected for this post all refer to taking precautions with dogs during summer. Given the number of new pet adoptions recently, reinforcing this information with pet owners is important.
Source: Can Dogs Get Sunburned? PetMD, June 1, 2020. Link.
It’s actually very important to put sunscreen on dogs, especially those with light skin and white fur or hair. A dog’s skin can be damaged by the sun just like our own, so they require the same protection against the development of sunburn and skin cancer.” – Richard Goldstein, DVM
Source: Best dog sunscreen: Protect your pup from the sun, Canine Journal, April 28, 2020. Link.
Source: Summer heat can be tough on dogs’ paws, Banfield Pet Hospital. Link.
Source: Keep pets safe in the heat, Humane Society of the U.S. Link.
Source: Dogs get sunburned just like us, Animal Health Digest, July 10, 2019. Link.
Source: Sunscreen protection for dog, Animal Health Digest, May 5, 2020. Link.