Dogs like to sit in the sun as the heat from the sun makes the dog feel cozy and warm and it feels good to their belly and back.
Sunbathing helps the dog keep their basal temperature high enough and saves the dog energy.
You should let your dog lay in the sun for no more than 30 minutes at a time as they can get sunburn if left out in the sun too long.
When it's hot outside it's okay for the dog to be outside for 30 minutes as long as they have plenty of water and shade but even then the dog should be brought in when it's too hot out as they can suffer a heat stroke just like humans can.
The brands of sunscreen that are safe for dogs include.
Epi-pet sun protector spray.
Emmy's sun skin protector dog spray.
Warren London dog sunscreen spray.
My Dog Nose It sun protection balm.
Petkin doggy sun stick.
Dogs do need special sunscreen that is made without harmful ingredients.
Some ingredients and chemicals in human sunscreens that are safe for humans can be toxic to dogs so you must use specially made sunscreen for your dog.
You can keep your dog from getting sunburned by keeping them out of the direct sunlight when possible such as when it's really hot out and by applying some sunscreen to areas of exposed skin such as tip of the ears, nose, belly etc.
It is not safe to use human sunscreen on dogs as human sunscreen can contain some toxic chemicals which can in some cases be deadly to dogs if ingested.
Benzophenone is safe for dogs although if ingested it may cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea.
Oxybenzone is not toxic to dogs and sunscreens made with octinoxate and oxybenzone are safe for dogs.
Avobenzone is toxic to dogs and can damage the dogs liver and kidneys and cause diarrhea and vomiting if the dog ingests the avobenzone.
If a dog licks sunscreen and it contains toxic substances then the toxic sunscreen that the dog licked could cause stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, liver and kidney problems and even possible death.
If a dog licks non toxic sunscreen then the worse thing that would happen is the dog gets a stomach ache and possible diarrhea or vomiting.
To apply sunscreen to a dogs nose simply put some sunscreen on your finger and then gently wipe it around the dogs nose but don't get it in the dogs nostrils.
You may need to have someone help hold the dogs head still while you apply the sunscreen.
You can put banana boat aloe on your dog as it's safe for dogs and gives the dog extracts from the aloe plant that is beneficial to the dogs well being.
The kind of sunscreen that is safe for dogs are.
Bodhi Dog Sunscreen Moisturizing Pet Sunscreen.
Emmy's Best Pet products Dog Sun Protector.
My Dog Nose it Moisturizing Sun Protection Balm.
Petkin Dog Sunscreen Sunstick.
Epi-Pet K-9 Care Sunscreen.
Banana Boat Sun Protector Spray.
You should apply sunscreen on your dogs nose, tips of the ears, groin, belly, lips and any skin that is exposed to the sun.
White dogs are more sensitive to the sun and are more prone to sunburn than dark colored dogs as white dogs tend to have fair skin underneath the fur and a greater risk for sun damage.
Dogs that have naturally thin fur and hairless dogs are more prone to sunburn and even skin cancer.
Always use a dog safe sunscreen though as human sunscreen can contain toxic chemicals that can be toxic to dogs.
Dogs can get sunburned if shaved as when dogs are shaved they don't have the fur coat to protect their skin from the sun.
Dogs with shaved fur are more prone to sunburn than dogs that are not shaved as the fur coat helps protect them from the sun.
You can put Aloe Vera or Coconut Oil on your dogs sunburn to help it heal and keep it moisturized.
Coconut Oil as well as Aloe Vera is good for sunburn on dogs as both coconut oil and Aloe Vera are safe for dogs and can help the sunburn heal and can even prevent future sunburns.
You can put aloe on your dogs sunburn and also use aloe to prevent dogs from getting sunburn as well.
Aloe Vera is safe for dogs skin and is not toxic if they happen to ingest a bit of it.
Dogs with pink noses do need some sunscreen on their nose if they are out in the sun a lot as they could get sunburn on their nose.
However they will usually be fine without sunscreen as well.
You should put sunscreen on your dogs nose if they spend a lot of time out in the sun but you should use dog safe sunscreen and sunscreen that is made and sold for dogs.
You cannot and should not put zinc oxide on your dogs nose as zinc oxide is toxic to dogs and can cause life threatening anemia.
Aloe Vera is safe to put on your dogs nose or other pet safe sunscreen.
You can stop your dogs nose from going pink by applying some Aloe Vera gel to the dogs nose or some pet safe sunscreen to the dogs nose.
Also limiting the time your dog is out in the direct sunlight can also help prevent your dogs nose from going pink.
Fluffy dogs can get sunburned although they are less at risk for sunburn with a fluffy coat.
Dogs with short hair or light fur colors are more at risk for sunburn but any dog can get sunburn when out in the sun too long.
Dogs can get sunburn on their belly if they lay in the sun with their belly up too long.
You can apply some pet safe sunscreen to your dogs belly or even some Aloe Vera to help protect their belly from sunburn.
A sunburn on a dog will look like redness on the dogs skin.
Other signs of a sunburn on a dog are skin that is tender to touch and even cracked, dry or curled edges on the dogs ears.
Sunburn on a dog can sometimes be hard to see as it can be under the dogs fur.
Sunburn isn't just painful for dogs as it can lead to health issues just like on humans.
Just like when a human gets sunburn the sunburn on a dog can also lead to more serious problems, including certain types of skin cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanomas, and hemangiomas.
You can treat a sunburn on a dog by.
Using a cold compresses to gently cool your pet's skin.
Keeping them out of direct sunlight until their skin has healed.
Using sunblock or sun protective clothing to protect their skin if they need to go outside.
Some breeds of dogs at higher risk of sunburn due to their thin fur coat include pitbulls, Dalmatians, boxer dogs, Weimaraners, greyhounds and Chinese crested dogs.
Aloe Vera can also be used to treat sunburn on a dog.
While Aloe Vera is not safe for dogs to ingest, Aloe Vera is safe to put on the dogs skin.
It is also important to practice caution when using Aloe Vera.
Do not use it internally on your dog or allow your pet to ingest it.
If your dog accidentally licks or ingests Aloe Vera, carefully monitor his behavior for potential side effects.
Some of the best sunscreens for dogs include.
Epi-pet sun protector spray.
Emmy's sun skin protector dog spray.
Warren London dog sunscreen spray.
My Dog Nose It sun protection balm.
Petkin doggy sun stick.
Dog sunscreen will provide protection against harmful ultraviolet rays.
Similar to humans, animals can get sun burnt as well.
However, using human sunscreen on your pet is a big no-no, as it will often contain chemicals that are toxic to dogs.
You will notice that the highest level of protection for dogs is SPF 15.