Benzophenone-3 or Oxybenzone (Sunscreen) - many experience allergic skin reactions and said to be a hormone disrupter.Homosalate (Sunscreen) - said to be a hormone disrupter and forms toxic metabolites.Ethylhexl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen) - said to be estrogenic (gender bending).I found one sunscreen called Epi-Pet Sun Protector Sunscreen that claims to be the "ONLY pet sunscreen that meets the FDA guidelines for ingredient stability and is effective in blocking both UVA and UVB sun rays." It contained the following ingredients that I choose not to use for myself, so wouldn't dream of using on my dog!: However, it is also important to know that just because a sunscreen has been made 'specifically for dogs' there is also a good chance they use the very same sunscreen ingredients used in human sunscreens that many consider to be toxic!
#DOG SUNSCREEN FREE#
If you are in the habit of seeking a non-toxic, healthy sunscreen, in just the same way as it benefits you in that it is free of toxic chemicals that have potential harmful effects on your health, mostly this will also apply to your dog. There are sunscreens designed especially for pets, but to a large degree people will choose to share their own sunscreen with their dog instead of buying a dog sunscreen. Just as with us humans, for sunscreens to be effective, make sure to re-apply after swimming or being in contact with water. all over if coat is short, fine, or white/light in color and skin is fair.Ultimately, if your dog has any area where the skin is thin, without sufficient hair cover, you should look at ways to protect them from sunburn.
Dogs that like to sunbathe on their backs can also get tumors in the inguinal area, (the space between the back legs).Pale-nosed or white-nosed dogs are prone to sun-induced tumors in those areas.Those that they are regularly shaved, making the shaved areas more at risk of being sun burned.Many of these are breeds predisposed to skin tumors. Boxers, Dobermans, Bull Dogs, Pit Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Bichons, Poodles, Schnauzers, Bull Mastiffs, Basset Hounds, Weimaraners, Kerry Blue Terriers, Norwegian Elkhounds.
The following dogs more regularly experience skin issues, that are helped through the regular use of a dog sunscreen: Without any medical assistance, complications from these skin cancers typically end up in painful deaths. So how about considering doing the same for your dog?ĭog sunscreens are becoming increasingly popular as the occurrence of skin cancer is becoming more commonly diagnosed for dogs. Many people rely on slathering sunscreen all over exposed skin before going outdoors for extended time in the sun, whether to work, play or just plain relax.
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