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