This slide is very helpful in terms of providing some valuable information regarding the impact of UV rays through sunlight. It is a fact that like Human, Dog also suffers from skin cancer due to the heavy sunlight. Because UV rays or Cosmic rays present in sunlight do the same. Take a look at this slide and also get know how much you have to be careful and what are the steps you should follow to take the proper care of your Pets.

1. Can Pets Get Sunburned??

2. Plenty of people think pets don’t need
shielding from the sun’s UV rays as they
are covered with hair.

3. But the fact is pets do suffer
from sunburn and even skin
cancer if they get too much
sunlight for a long time.

4. Signs Of Sunburn :

5. Redness or tenderness
on nose, ears, around
the eyes and the tummy.

6. Edges of the ears will
become dry, cracked
or curling.

7. Sunburn can also lead to
hair loss.

8. Areas that are most likely
to get sunburned:

9. Nose
Around
the
mouth
Under
belly
Tips of
the
ears
Eyelids

10. Types Of Dog Sunburns:

11. Superficial partial
thickness burns
Deep partial thickness
burns
Full thickness burns

12. Superficial Partial Thickness Burns:
These burns involve only
the top layer of skin.

13. The symptoms are:
Minor pain
Redness

14. Deep Partial Thickness Burns:
These burns involve deeper
layers of skin and will produce
blisters on the skin surface.

15. These are more painful and take
longer time to heal.
 These burns require veterinary
attention.

16. Full Thickness Burns:
These burns involve complete
destruction of all skin layers.

17.  It results in the loss of the
skin’s protective layer.
 These burns are the most
dangerous and life threatening.
 It requires immediate and extensive
veterinary care.

18. Some Remedies for Pet Sunburn:

19. Apply sunscreen to vulnerable areas on
your pet especially shaved areas.

20. Use sunscreens that contain PABA
(para-aminobenzoic acid)and Avoid
sunscreens that contain zinc.

21. Try to prevent your pet from licking
off the sunscreen.

22. Do not apply ice, butter or any
other ointment unless prescribed
by your veterinarian.

23. How Are Burns Treated ??

24. 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.

25. Be sure to protect the mouth,
nose and eyes.
Protect yourself with
appropriate safety equipment.
Do not apply any ointments or
butter like substances.

26. 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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