Since it has been quite nice outside lately, my pink nosed dog has been spending a fair amount of time in the backyard. She loves to sunbathe but I'm worried her pale color will cause a sunburn. Should I use sunscreen, can it be a baby human type, and how often will it need to be reapplied if so?
2007-04-25 16:36:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yeah, you should use sunscreen. Unfortunately, all pink skinned animals can get sunburnt. And I don't know about your weather where you live, but ours has been horrible, so I totally do not blame her for soaking in the wonderful sun we've been getting lately!
I use sunscreen on my horse since she has a pink nose - really, anything that's handy that has zinc oxide. Remember that just like humans, sunscreen can wear off on your dog (or rub off, especially if she rolls around in the grass!), so you might need to reapply it every so often. I kind of follow the rule with humans - apply it, keep them inside of a little bit so it can soak in, then let them out and play. I'd keep an eye to see if she rolls or rubs her nose in something and reapply it, or reapply it after every other hour or so.
Be safe and enjoy the sun!
2007-04-25 16:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by rainy_creek_blazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are certain dogs that need the protection from the sun. Like Siberian Huskys are used to living in cold climates so they can't get overheated. If you put sunscreen on your dog, use sunscreen intended for dogs. Oh, also I read somewhere that dogs witth their ears pointing up need protection from the sun in there if there is no hair there.
2007-04-25 23:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by gymnastfreak122 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello there,
my dog is a maltese and he has very pink skin and when he comes swimming with me on a hot day i put some sunscreen on him as he does seem to get a sunburn.
my horse has a very pink nose as well and she needs sunscreen otherwise it get's very red and starts peeling.
so i would say to be safe yes...but use some sunscreen that are good for kids. they are normally the best ones as they are safer for them
2007-04-25 23:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are some sunscreens for dogs on the market. It cannot use human ones.
2007-04-26 00:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by Scarlett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use sunscreen on my all white pitty because otherwise he burns in the sun really fast!
Here are a couple links
http://www.furlongspetsupply.com/dog_sunscreen.htm
http://www.petstreetmall.com/Dog-and-Pet-Sunscreen/576/index.html
http://www.theloyaldog.com/sunscreen.html
2007-04-25 23:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Brookie's mum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do get sunburnt. I have a white Italian Greyhound. You really need to take them out of the sun from 10a until 2p. I wouldn't suggest sunscreen. Dogs can be really sensitive to that. Your best bet is cool water if they do get sunburn.
2007-04-25 23:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes it is advisable you apply sunscreen. Baby one will do and as often as humans do.
2007-04-25 23:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by Val® 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use your judgment. Has she gotten a sunburn yet? Maybe she doesn't need it after all. Use whatever kind you want and follow the directions, if you decide to use it.
2007-04-25 23:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will be fine. it will not need sunscreen.
2007-04-25 23:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what the f**** are you thinking
2007-04-25 23:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by deniseg1993 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋