The Facts About Dog Sunburn

Posted by Clare Bristow

dog-sunbathing Like us, dogs can suffer from sunburn - long term exposure can result in skin damage and skin cancers.

Which dogs are susceptible to sunburn?

Any dog that consistently spends time in the sun during the hottest parts of the day;
Dogs that have white or light colored hair;
Dogs that have very short hair, or no hair at all; and
Dogs that have suffered a loss of fur through allergies, hot spots or medical treatment.

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