Do you use sunscreen for dogs and cats?
If your answer is no, keep an eye on this article. That's because you're going to find out that, yes, using pet protection guarantees better health for your pets!
The importance of sunscreen
Just as with us humans, when pets are exposed to ultraviolet rays, their skin can become diseased. Among pets, we can mention actinic dermatitis (also known as solar dermatitis), autoimmune diseases and skin cancer.
Therefore, sunscreen for dogs and cats is the main form of prevention.
Do all pets need sunscreen?
The answer to this question is yes. As you've seen, exposure to the sun can cause illness.
Sunscreen should be used mainly on areas with less hair, as they are the most exposed, such as the muzzle, belly, ears and armpits.
Depending on the breed, it may be other areas, and white-coated breeds are also more susceptible to problems with sun exposure, such as Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, Shitzu, Maltese and Lhasa Apso.
In addition, during the summer, pets may find themselves in situations where they spend more time in the sun, such as a trip to the beach or a park. At these times, sun protection is even more necessary.
Sunscreen should be used every day
Once again, the same applies to us humans as it does to pets.
Sunscreen should be used daily, because we come into contact with the sun's rays every day. Even on cloudy days, they reach us.
In the case of pets, they like to lie in the sun, whether in the yard, on the balcony or even under a window. And because they are exposed to the sun, sunscreen should be used daily.
Where to apply sunscreen
This is a very common question among owners, especially with pets with dense coats, such as Maltese dogs. In this case, sunscreen should be applied to the areas with the lowest hair density, which will vary from pet to pet. The most common areas are the muzzle, belly, ears, armpits and the area around the eyes.
Reapply sunscreen during the day
Especially when your pet is exposed to the sun for a long time, reapplication should be done at certain intervals every 2 hours.
Check the frequency of reapplication with your veterinarian or in the information on the sunscreen.
Reapplication guarantees effective protection!
Can human sunscreen be used on pets?
To put it bluntly, you can't!
This is because the formulation is different for pets. Protectants for humans contain substances that can be toxic to pets.
Soft Care offers Hydra Reflexa protective and blocking lotion that moisturizes and has a dry touch.
Even Hydra Reflex has Denatonium Benzoate, a bitter-tasting substance, so pets don't remove it by licking, and which is completely safe.
