i have a pit bull boxer mix and we went to the cottage for 4 days the sun was pretty strong..when we got home i noticed skin irratation on both her cheeks..I know she didnt fight with n e thing or or get biten ...if they do get burned can i put an after sun with aloe on her (not toxix)
2006-07-28 06:25:03 · 15 answers · asked by hot_damn 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes,, they can get sun burned. Yes, you can put the aloe lotion on her..
.Many *****-eared breeds get sunburned ears.. for those, the good sun blockers keep away pain and skin cancer.
2006-07-28 06:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can certainly get sunburned! Slick haired dogs as well as long haired that have been shaved. SPF lotions for babies can be used to help protect them, but the best thing is to be careful to keep them out of direct sunlight for long periods of time. Yes, aloe can be used if it seems to be bothering her. However, it is unlikely that she was burned only on her cheeks. That sounds more like a contact dermatitis from some kind of plant, etc. I'd watch it closely and if it isn't better in a day or so take her to see a vet.
2006-07-28 13:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately, it sounds like your dog did get a sunburn. Doggie sunburns are most common on the pink area on the snout, but they can also occur anywhere with short furs (like the cheeks or ears). If you're planning on having your dog out in the sun and she has lightcolored fur, it's best to put a little dab of mild, unscented, kid's sunscreen on her nose and anywhere else she gets burned.
2006-07-28 13:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by flydogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!!! Plus it can get burned everywhere. So my daughter boyfriend, who has a boxer, sprayed all around (except eyes and inside ear) It was the new Cooper Tan, and before they got into their house, Boxer got a bath.
Even if they get burned on their stomach, it hurts when they lay down, and alot people dont realize that.
Hope this Helps
2006-07-28 13:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Meez M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dog and cats can sunburn. They can even get skin cancer. Try using natual aloe if you think that it is a sunburn. If the problem persists you should se a vet. Try this site for more info:
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/doghealth-dogsunburn.html
2006-07-28 13:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by Wednesday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can get burned. You should put the after sun stuff on the dog to sooth the burn. The dog should be OK.
2006-07-28 13:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by catmanbigwil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can get sun burned. Best call your vet on what to use. Some stuff that's non toxic to us is to pets. I do know aloe is toxic to pets.
2006-07-28 13:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they get burnt, they sell lotion and sun skreen made jsut for the dogs special skin. plus there may have been something there that irrataded the dog skin. boxers have very sensative skin.
hope i helped.
2006-07-28 13:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by JaneD. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can. The fur and dark skin provide some protection, but not complete.
2006-07-28 13:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by ratface29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is white then yes. rub some sudo cream on her cheeks and dont leave her in the sun or she could get sun stroke and die
2006-07-28 13:32:08 · answer #10 · answered by petulabadula 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋