3 Ways to Protect Your Super Cool Pets from the Hot Sun

Why protect your pets from the sun? Reasons:

• To prevent sunburn and the associated pain
• Protect against the development of malignant skin tumors
• Prevent skin inflammation that can lead to dermatitis and aggravate pre-existing skin disease

Sun protection is recommended for the following pets:

• Short and thin haired pets
• White and light haired pets
• White and pink skinned pets
• Hairless dog breeds
• Breeds predisposed to skin tumors (i.e. boxers, dobermans, bull dogs, pit bull terriers, bull terriers, bichons, poodles, schnauzers and others)
• Outside living pets
• Shaved down pets
• Pets with allergic and inflamed skin
• Working dogs
• All pets subjected to excessive sun exposure as during activities such as boating, hiking, visits to the dog park, walking and visits to the beach.

For the outdoor pet, 3 ways to protect:

1- Shade and Cool Water

Available all day long. Seems obvious, but must be said.

2- Sunscreen

Epi-Pet Sun Protector Sunscreen Spray for Pets is the only pet sunscreen that meets the FDA guidelines for ingredient stability. Features:

• Waterproof
• Quick Dry Formulation
• Non-Greasy, it doesn't leave an oily film like human sunscreens
• Includes sunscreen ingredients that rate equivalent to 30-40 SPF in human sunscreens
• Effective in blocking both UVA and UVB sun rays
• Spray can is environmentally friendly and it provides a constant spray from all angles
• Contains vitamin E and other ingredients that act as antioxidants and enrich skin
• Leaves a pleasant vanilla fragrance

At Super Cool Pets we also like Doggles Sunscreen, available at Amazon along with Uvet Sunscreen Spray

3-Apparel

Another method of pet sun protection is the UV Protective Rashguard for Dogs. Features:

• UPF 50+ Rated/UV protective shirt
• High Quality UV protective fabric and construction
• Fast drying and keeps the coat nice and clean

UV Protective Rashguard for Dogs is available in sizes Small to XX Large at Muttropolis -- $5 flat rate shipping for a limited time!

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