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| Dogs just like us humans can get sunburned as well. | | | | Another well-liked item that guard's a dog's face are |
| Dog Breeds like Shar Peis, white Pit Bulls, and Chinese | | | | DOG HATS. Justin Bryce owner of the |
| Crested Hairless dogs are in particular vulnerable. All | | | | DesignerDogwear sells a lot of dog hats and sun |
| dogs, even the ones who have thick coats also can | | | | suits. This dog hat protects your dog's sensitive |
| get sunburn. The areas that need special attention | | | | areas of the face from sun's UV rays. Justin's dog |
| are the ears, nose, and around the eyes, where the | | | | Fred wears them all the time and is very comfortable |
| coat is often thinner. | | | | with it. |
| To prevent sunburn you may want to apply sunblock | | | | Long walks and fun times at the dog park is a lot of |
| to your dog's vulnerable areas. You can use children's | | | | fun and are very good for your dog, but watch out |
| sunscreen, there are various good products available | | | | of high temperatures. The rule of thumb- when it |
| in the market and are conveniently purchased. These | | | | gets above 85 degrees, dog owners is supposed to |
| Sunscreens contain avobenzone, also known as | | | | be cautious when exercising their dog outdoors. For |
| Parsol 1789- a UVA blocker, and octisalate that | | | | most dogs, moderate activity for 30 minutes is good. |
| blocks UVB rays. But be careful, you should avoid | | | | But when the temps exceed 95 degrees, it's |
| sunscreens that contain zinc oxide because accidental | | | | probably best for both of you to leave out the |
| ingestion could lead to a serious condition called | | | | outdoor exercises until it cools down. Throughout the |
| hemolytic anemia the abnormal breakdown of red | | | | summer months, aim to walk or jog in the early |
| blood cells with some pets. | | | | morning or evenings or search for shaded trails. |
| Another effective way to counteract sunburn with | | | | When your dog start's to have fast or labored |
| dogs is to cloth your dog with a sun suit. A sun suit | | | | breathing, starts to refuse walking, or acts unhappy, |
| will cover the areas that are very sensitive to the | | | | your dog may be overheating. When this happens |
| suns UV rays. The fact that the easiest way to | | | | you should stop, rest, and give your dog water. This |
| protect your dog's skin from the sun's UV rays is to | | | | doesn't mean you should discontinue exercising just |
| cover up with a sun suit. Clothing that covers the | | | | because your dog is out of breath; you need to |
| skin and protects against the sun's UV rays, reduces | | | | strongly watch your pet to conclude if the panting is |
| the risk of sunburn and even worst skin cancer. Your | | | | extreme or abnormal. When you are not sure take a |
| Dog loves the sun and keeping your dog away from | | | | break and let your dog cool down, if all else fails |
| it can be very unfair for your dog also the fact that | | | | contact your vet for immediately. |
| keeping your dog out of the sunlight is nearly | | | | |