what you need to know about your dog's food

what you need to know about your dog's food

Dog Got Sunburned? How to Help

Isabella Harper

When you dog spends too much time in the sun, they can end up with a sunburn just like you can. Here is what you need to do if you suspect that your dog has a sunburn.

#1 Monitor Your Dog's Time Outdoors

You should try to keep track of where your dog spends their time. If your dog spends the majority of their day outside and in the direct sunlight, there is a high chance that your dog will end up with a sunburn. If you have to leave your dog outside while you are away at work, make sure that your yard has plenty of shady spots so your dog can cool off and protect their skin. If you take your dog outside with you on outdoor adventures, make sure that you allow them to rest frequently in the shade, and don't spend the entire time out in the sun.

#2 Know the Signs of a Sunburn

You need to know what a sunburn looks like on a dog. When your dog gets a sunburn, their skin is going to take on a reddish tint. It may also become swollen. Your dog may walk around like they are hurt, whimper in distress, or frequently lick the area of their body that is burned and in pain.

If you see your dog exhibiting any of these signs, there is a good chance that their skin is burned. You may have to move aside their hair in order to tell if their skin is burned.

#3 Help Cool off Your Dog's Skin

If you notice that your dog has burned their skin, the first thing you need to do is help your dog cool off their skin, as it will be radiating a significant amount of heat and causing your dog discomfort.

Even once you have removed your dog from the sunlight, as long as their skin is hot, the burn will continue to spread and deepen. In order to stop the burn from getting more serious, you need to cool it off.

The best way to cool it is off is by applying an ice pack or something cold from your freezer, wrapped in a paper towel, to your dog's skin. You can also run cold water over the burned skin.

#4 Clean and Treat the Burn

Once you have cooled off the burn, you are going to want to clean and treat it. When your dog's skin is burned, an infection can easily develop. You can prevent this by washing off your dog's burned skin with some cool water and dog washing soap.

After you wash your dog's skin, dry the area by very lightly using a towel to blot the hair and skin. Once the area has dried, apply an pet-friendly antibiotic cream that you can pick up at your local pet supply store to your dog's skin to help the burn heal. Reapply the antibiotic cream a few times throughout the day to help your dog's skin heal properly.

If your dog continues to act as if they are in pain or distressed, or if the burn doesn't look like it is healing, take your dog to the vet. Make sure that you pick up some dog washing soap and pet-friendly antibiotic cream at a local pet store like Mid Cape Pet and Seed Supply, Inc. to have on hand in case your dog ever does get sunburned or injured. 


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