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.