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Sunburn, Sunscreen and Dogs

Although dogs are not as susceptible to sunburn as us; they can and do get sunburnt. as they are naturally protected by the pigment in their skin and their furry coat. However they can  The nose is a common spot to get burnt, and with continued exposure to the sun, these dogs are at risk […]

white cat

Do Cats Get Sunburnt?

UV rays from our harsh Aussie sun doesn’t discriminate. Whilst skin pigmentation and thick hair do afford sun protection by providing a physical barrier to UV rays, it’s the cats that don’t have this that we need to worry about. The fair skinned and white-coated cats are prone to sunburn particularly around the nose and […]