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Sunburn
Solar skin damage in pets with light skin and thin coats, leading to dermatitis and potential skin cancer.
Key Facts
- Most common sites: bridge of nose, ear tips, lip margins
- Light-skinned, short/thin-coated pets most at risk
- Avoid sun exposure between 10 AM and 3 PM
- Use pet-safe sunscreen SPF 15-30, fragrance-free
- Some human sunscreens contain ingredients toxic to pets if licked
- UV-protective clothing available for dogs
- Chronic sun exposure can lead to squamous cell carcinoma