{"id":143,"date":"2025-08-19T12:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borgfeldah.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:15:59","slug":"do-pets-get-sunburned-skin-health-in-the-dog-days-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borgfeldah.com\/blog\/do-pets-get-sunburned-skin-health-in-the-dog-days-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Pets Get Sunburned? Skin Health in the Dog Days of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Warmer weather and no school makes summer the perfect opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time with your kids and your pets. As you slather on the sunscreen on your kids, however, it\u2019s important to think about your pets\u2019 skin, too. Whether you\u2019re down the shore this summer or simply attending a kid\u2019s sport game in the park, your dog\u2019s skin could be vulnerable to UV exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s no secret that too much direct sunlight can lead to sunburn. In turn, the damage caused by sunburn can result in irreversible skin damage,<\/a> skin cancer, and subsequent health complications. While most dogs have a good coat of fur, they are still susceptible to these UV dangers. Lighter-colored coats are at higher risk of sunburn than dark coated dogs, but all dogs have sensitive skin on the ears, nose, and belly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeds with short hair, hairless breeds, patchy fur, and breeds that love to sleep in the sun may also be at higher risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing a Dog\u2019s Sunburn <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your dog has been out in the sun a little more lately, please watch for the following symptoms of sunburn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n