Sunscreen for Dogs?

You bet. Your canine friend is just as susceptible to the Ultra-violet rays of the sun as you are. Just because he is covered in fur doesn't mean he's completely protected.

You can do a lot to keep your dog protected from UV rays and one of those things is to apply sunscreen such as Doggles, if you're going to have your dog outside for an extended period of time. Consider that Florida gets 150% more UV rays than Maine and you can see why a good sun block for both humans and pets is a great idea.

UV rays can come through clouds and dogs with extremely short fur or bald spots caused by allergies or nervous chewing can also be susceptible. Dogs who are on certain types of medication, including antibiotics can make them prone to sunburn or sun damage. The best time to apply a sunscreen is after a bath when your dog is comfortable and relaxed. This is also the time his skin will be ready to absorb the sunscreen that you rub on him. Doggles sunscreen somes in a hand spray bottle and you simple mist over the fur of your dog and then rub with your hand across his fur. This will apply the sunscreen evenly to your dog's coat.

This sunscreen has an SPF of 15 and is not oily, greasy and comes right off in water. So if you take Fido boating, he will be protected from the sun until he decides to swimming with the family. Remember that UV rays can be reflected both off the sand and the water so keep your canine companion protected accordingly.
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