Can dogs or any animal get sunburnt?
I've lived in 'Vegas for 20 years and never worried aobut animals.
My kid is coming to visit and she brings her dog.
Just curious.
2006-10-21 12:36:12 · 10 answers · asked by Rusty 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I live in las vegas, too. My dog likes to go outside and lay in the sun, then he comes back in. He knows when it is to hot. He lays on his side. It's actually kinda funny-looking, but he has a tan line from his leg covering the lower half of his body, due to being on his side. He has darker skin, because he is black-brownish. I don't think it will get burned, and I don't think you have to worry about it.
2006-10-21 13:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by stix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dogs can get burnt if they have very short hair. My dog is white and brown and the skin under his white spots gets a little pink if I'm not careful during the summer. Just be really careful about when you let the dog out (like in the afternoon when the sun is strongest) and/or check a pet store - there is pet-friendly sunscreen.
2006-10-21 14:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by goofygirlky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can.
If their dog is shaved down real short, there is a chance it could get sunburned. Just dont leave it out in the direct sun for too long, or you can even buy sunscreen made for dogs.
Most dogs have enough hair on them to protect them from the sun, but like I said..if the dog is shaved down real short, is hairless, or has a really thin coat and you can see the skin..be careful.
2006-10-21 13:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs dont have the problem of getting sunburned because they have that heavy coat. I have noticed that my jack russell can get burned sometimes, and it's because his body is mostly white so he is more susceptible. I wouldn't recommend leaving them outside all the time cause they can get hot or burned possibly, but unless they have a really thin coat or quite a few white spots i think you are ok. If they do have a lot of white, just limit the time they are outside to prevent any possible sunburn. Hope that helps!
2006-10-21 12:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by firegurl1464 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can get sun burnt if they have pink or light skin. Esp, where their fur is thin, like the face. With horses, you can put sunblock on the horse to prevent it from happening, so I could imagine you could do the same for dogs. If you do, be careful not go get it in the eyes or mouth.
2006-10-21 17:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by Courtney B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of the 2d the solar stops burning the earth will exchange into stable ice and unhabitable interior 8 minutes. the clarification i think of this form is by technique of the fact the solar is the biggest source of potential the earth gets and if something happens to it then the full earth might have a important effect from it. in simple terms think of the sky being dark each and all the time. Snow in the process the earth. flora dying devoid of being able to coach their food via photosynthesis. Earth may well be terrible! yet i will assure you that no longer something like which will take place!
2016-10-15 06:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a real concern. My dog is old and losing some of his fur, the groomer warned me about the possibility of him getting sunburned. Good thought.
2006-10-21 12:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog or animal can only get sunburned if it is the hairless kind.
2006-10-21 12:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think their thick coat of hair protects them if it's a hairless dog then maybe
2006-10-21 13:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by pianoplayer4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well can a dog get dandruff?yes they can. so i think they may get sunburn
2006-10-21 12:41:41 · answer #10 · answered by asphyxiated_by_love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋