Dear animal lover, please remember: Protect your pet! Light skin or skin with little hair is particularly sensitive to the sun. In dogs and cats, this primarily affects the ears, nose, area around the eyes, and back. For animals that like to lie on their backs in the sun, the belly is also at risk of sunburn. Protect your pets with:

• Shady spots
• Sunscreens

Not every white animal necessarily needs sun protection in the form of creams. However, if there are pre-existing conditions or a hypersensitivity, you should protect your animals specifically from further damage. First aid for animal sunburn: Cooling compresses or soothing ointments can alleviate initial symptoms. If it is a very severe burn and/or the area is infected, a veterinarian should be contacted. Pre-existing conditions make the skin sensitive. Sun exposure can even worsen an existing condition in some cases. Therefore, conscientious sun protection is essential for animals with autoimmune skin diseases. Also, skin areas that were previously hairy and suddenly become bald, such as scar tissue after surgeries or injuries, should be monitored and specially protected if necessary.

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