Dog sun protection, dog heat stroke, dog sunburn

Got a dog that loves the outdoors? Did you know that he can get sunburned?

Fact: Dogs suffer heat stroke more easily than human do.

Like humans, dogs are just as susceptible to the dangers of too much fun in the sun. Italian Greyhound, White Poodle, Chinese Crested, Smooth Coated Chihuahua, Bull Terrier, Maltese, West Highland Terrier and Bichon Frises with light colored noses and pink skin are affected the worse, however all dogs need sun protection.

The best way to prevent sunburn is to avoid outdoor activities in direct sunlight during the middle of the day.

What’s the best way to protect your dog the rest of the time? Use dog specific sun protection products such as SPF 15 (or higher), hats and sun visors, sunsuits and sunglasses such as the ones We Love Pets stocks plenty of!

Check out our huge selection below and find the best products to protect your pamper puppy.

Fact: Even when armed with the best prevention, there are times with heat stroke and sunburn are inevitable.

Quick tips for sunburned pooches: • Hose him down with cool water • Keep him out of the sun • Apply witch hazel to the affected areas of his coat • Give him a cool bath • Apply Aloe Vera gel

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