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Can Pets Get Sunburned??
Plenty of people think pets don’t needshielding from the sun’s UV rays as they
are covered with hair.
But the fact is pets do suffer from sunburn and even skin cancer if they get too much
sunlight for a long time.
Signs Of Sunburn :
Redness or tendernesson nose, ears, around the eyes and the tummy.
Edges of the ears willbecome dry, cracked or curling.
Sunburn can also lead to hair loss.
Areas that are most likely to get sunburned:
NoseAround
the mouth
Underbelly
Tips of the
ears
Eyelids
Types Of Dog Sunburns:
Superficial partial thickness burns
Deep partial thickness burns
Full thickness burns
Superficial Partial Thickness Burns:
These burns involve onlythe top layer of skin.
The symptoms are:
Minor pain
Redness
Deep Partial Thickness Burns:
These burns involve deeper layers of skin and will produceblisters on the skin surface.
These are more painful and takelonger time to heal.
These burns require veterinaryattention.
Full Thickness Burns:
These burns involve complete destruction of all skin layers.
It results in the loss of theskin’s protective layer.
These burns are the most dangerous and life threatening.
It requires immediate and extensive veterinary care.
Some Remedies for Pet Sunburn:
Apply sunscreen to vulnerable areas on
your pet especially shaved areas.
Use sunscreens that contain PABA
(para-aminobenzoic acid)and Avoid
sunscreens that contain zinc.
Try to prevent your pet from licking
off the sunscreen.
Do not apply ice, butter or any
other ointment unless prescribed
by your veterinarian.
How Are Burns Treated ??
Apply cool water compresses with a clean cloth which will prevent the burn from penetrating deeper in to the tissues.
Do not break any blisters that have formed.
Make sure the area is well ventilated.
Be sure to protect the mouth, nose and eyes.
Protect yourself with appropriate safety equipment.
Do not apply any ointments or butter like substances.
Do not apply ice to the burn.
Wash the contaminated area with warm water.
Carefully transport the animal to your veterinarian.
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