A poll of 2,000 dog owners found 51 per cent are planning to take their pet on a summer staycation this year, with 88 per cent who purchased a pup during the pandemic taking them on their first holiday.
Worryingly, 57 per cent never apply sunscreen when they take their dogs outdoors, while 40 per cent think it’s fine to use human sunscreen on dogs, despite these often containing chemicals that may be toxic to them.
“A lot of dogs’ bellies are sparsely furred. If you have a pet who has a light, very thin coat they are a lot more sensitive to sun damage. Generation Z – those aged 18-24 – are more conscious of their dogs suncare requirements, with 65 per cent aware that dogs should use SPF or sun protection. “If you’re using SPF 30 on your dog, reapply every 30 to 45 minutes. It’s very difficult to over apply it so if in doubt, put on another layer.
“I sometimes recommend that if you have a dog that quite likes a treat or a puzzle feeder, put sunscreen on them and give them the puzzle feeder to distract them for a few minutes while it soaks in because otherwise it will lick it straight off.
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