{"id":3486,"date":"2019-07-16T17:05:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T17:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=3486"},"modified":"2019-07-16T17:05:54","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T17:05:54","slug":"sun-protection-dos-and-donts-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/sun-protection-dos-and-donts-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Protection Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3488\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Header-Image-dog-sunglasses-beach-Minnesota-animal-hospital-AERC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #f99d1c;\"> If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ate or was topically exposed to sunscreens or lotions with toxic ingredients like salicylates, zinc oxide, and toxic essential oils, these are considered\u00a0 \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent cases \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year where the UV index is\u00a0high, which means\u00a0we&#8217;re at risk for sunburn and other UV damaging effects. Perhaps you slather on sunscreen, use protective clothing, find a lovely patch of shade, or completely avoid the sun during peak hours to protect yourself from the sun. But what about your dog or cat? Do they need protection from the sun? The short answer is that most pets do not require specific sun protection. But here\u2019s what pet owners need to know about their pets and the sun:<\/p>\n<h3>Pets at most risk include pets with:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Light colored\u00a0skin<\/li>\n<li>No hair, very short hair, thinning hair\u00a0or shaved hair<\/li>\n<li>Underlying health conditions worsened by UV rays\u00a0(example: immune-mediated skin disease like\u00a0discoid lupus\u00a0erythematosus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What parts of the body are most at risk?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bridge of the nose<\/li>\n<li>Ear tips<\/li>\n<li>Skin around the lips<\/li>\n<li>Underside of chest, abdomen\u00a0and groin for sunbathing pets that lay on their back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3489\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dog-sunglasses-sun-protection-for-pets-Twin-Cities-veterinarian-AERC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sun protection DO&#8217;s:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid hours of high UV index.\u00a0Keep pets indoors or under good shade cover during the peak sun hours\u00a0(about 10am-4pm). Note these hours are often the hottest parts of the day, so avoiding activity and lengthy outdoor time can also\u00a0help prevent heat stroke.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your indoor cat for sun damage. Glass windows can filter some, but not all UV rays, which can put indoor-only pets at risk.\u00a0This is particularly important for the light colored, sunbathing cats. The key places to look\u00a0are the nose, ear tips and lightly haired region in front of the ears.\u00a0Early signs of UV induced skin damage include\u00a0redness, scaling\/flaking\u00a0and hair loss\u00a0in these\u00a0regions.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your family veterinarian to see if sunscreen or sun protection is recommended for your pet.\u00a0\u200bUV protective clothing can be helpful. Sun protective eye wear also exists for dogs with underlying eye conditions that worsen with UV exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3487\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/White-dog-beach-ocean-Twin-Citiees-animal-hospital-AERC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sun protection DON&#8217;Ts:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Do NOT use human sunscreens on pets. Many contain ingredients (i.e. zinc, salicylates, PABA)\u00a0that are toxic to pets if ingested. There are pet specific sunscreens. Always check with your veterinarian before using a new product.<\/li>\n<li>If sunscreen is deemed important for your pet, don&#8217;t forget to reapply if your pet stays outdoors for several hours.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t keep your pet completely indoors for fear of sun damage! Plan your activities wisely to avoid extensive exposure to full sun during peak hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Now go forth and enjoy your summer adventures!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Author-Block_Dr.-Thell.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6479 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318007341956\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ate or was topically exposed to sunscreens or lotions with toxic ingredients like salicylates, zinc oxide, and toxic essential oils, these are considered\u00a0 \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent cases \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. 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