Pay Attention To The Amount Of Time Your Dog Spends Outside
All dogs can get sunburned if they spend too much time in the direct sunlight. However, dogs that are lighter tend to burn more easily than dogs with darker coats. The amount of time in the direct sunlight it takes for a dog to burn varies from dog to dog which is why it is important to make sure that you dog has a shady area where they can rest and get away from the sun when they are outside.
The Signs Of A Sunburn On Your Dog Are Easy To Spot
You can tell if your dog has a sunburn if their skin is red, swollen and they seem like they are in pain. They may try to rub or lick the burned area in an attempt to stop the pain that they are feeling. You’ll need to look at your …show more content…
You can cool it off by applying an icepack to the burn or by applying something else that is frozen, like a bag of veggies. You are going to want to attempt to cool off your dog’s skin for twenty to thirty minutes.
Applying something extremely cold to the burn will help stop the burn from spreading. If you don’t do anything to cool off your dog’s skin, even once your dog is out of the sun, the burn will continue to deepen to other layers of their skin. You are going to want to apply
The Burn Also Needs To Be Cleaned And Treated
Once you have cooled off your dogs skin, you are going to want to clean the area. The burn will open your dogs skin and make it easier for an infection to develop. Wash your dog’s skin off with cool water and soap. Once your dog’s skin has dried, you are going to want to apply an antibiotic cream to it to help with the healing process. You may need to wash your dogs skin and reapply the cream a few times a day until their burn has