As we all know, long term sun exposure can be harmful.

Prevent high risk areas from burn.

Light coats, thin coats, ears, nose and belly they are all sensitive to sun exposure.

While some pets with white or thin hair are more likely to burn, ALL pets have sensitive areas. Don’t risk burns that could lead to skin cancer.

Know the symptoms of too much sun on skin.

Always watch for itchy, scaly, pink, or red skin on pets that love laying in the sun.
Preventing too much sun exposure if possible is always best.

Never use sun block thats made for people….we don’t lick it off!

When applying sun block make sure that its made FOR PETS, this will avoid pets licking and ingesting unsafe chemicals.

Summer safe pet products…..

Petkin SPF 15 Doggy Sun Mist

My Dog Nose It! Sun Protection Balm.

Check the pavement temperature! 

Touch the pavement to feel how hot it is.  If its too hot for hands, it’s too hot for paws!

Both Paws AND nose when getting too much heat or sun can crack and become painful.

Apply products like Paw Balm to protect paws from cracking and soreness caused by pavement heat.

This can also be used to help protect the nose from dryness or cracking, as a result of sun exposure.

Keep in mind high temperature heat can bring health risks from overheating and/or death.

Always have water available and shade for cooling.

Find these popular sun protection products made specifically for pets and more on Amazon.

Sunny days are fun when you do it right!

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