Dogs’ coats protect against a lot, except the sun’s UVB and UVA rays. Yes, they can sunburn enough to warrant emergency treatment. Our friends at Nationwide offer tips on sunburn prevention and low- and high-res graphics that help create great reminders for bulletin boards, clinic counters, blogs, websites and take-home material.
While these fair-colored and thin-furred dogs are higher at risk of sunburn, this does not mean that dogs with dark coats are not at risk.
Source: Nationwide: Sunburn and Dogs
INSIGHTS: This is but one example of a ton of pet health and safety information that the industry makes available for clinics, retail and grooming operations. Searching the internet can help you find even more but requires careful monitoring of the sources.