How to protect my German Shepherd from sunburn and sun sensitivity?

Excessive sun exposure can certainly be damaging to the cells in the skin in both humans and animals. Dogs can be predisposed to melanoma, hemangiomas and certain auto-immune disorders of the skin. It is recommended to use sunscreen lotion / spray that is intended for use in animals that will be in excessive amounts of sun. Epi Pet has a product for sun protection that is a lotion which can be applied to the areas of the animal where there is less hair (nose, abdomen, etc.). I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

If it is a light colored like white or tan and has a pink pigment on the nose and the hair is thinner this is a good idea. Watch the ears also as they can be a problem if white haired also. Just be careful to get a safe dog version or a human one that does NOt contain zinc oxide as this can be hazardous if large amounts are swallowed

Yes, it would be a good idea to protect that area from sun exposure. Here are some helpful articles: https://www.petcoach.co/article/sun-exposure-and-pets-what-you-should-know/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/dogs-cats-can-get-sunburn/ Giulio could also wear a shirt or something to cover the area if appropriate. I hope this helps and thank you for using PetCoach.

As long as Shadow's skin changes are not causing her discomfort, redness, scabbing or overall irritation, they look like a normal pigment variation in the picture. Dogs can get sunburnt from laying in the sun, just like people. If she spends excessive time in the sun, consider a pet sunscreen ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=26838 ), but try to avoid letting Shadow lick it off. I hope that all goes well!

Hi, the areas that need to be protected are those uncovered or just partially covered by fur and routinely exposed to the sun, so I would include the tip of the ears and areas above the eyes in certain breeds, as well as nose and paws.

If there is lack of pigmentation on the nose, I would recommend sun screen on the non-pigmented areas as this will help prevent them from excess sun exposure / sun burns. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

Hello. Yes, dogs can absolutely get sunburned. Make sure you keep Cassie out of the direct sun until some hair grows in over the next several weeks, or you can put a small light t shirt on her. If she is not painful or uncomfortable where the skin is pink, then it is not a bad burn & there is nothing you really need to do. If she is painful or seems uncomfortable, ask your veterinarian about some pain medication for a couple of days. The biggest point is just make sure she does not burn further by protecting her skin. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.