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It is very difficult to see our pets suffering from sunburn or any kind of pain. Summer season has already started showing its symptoms on the adverse effect of sunburn, on every living being. As you know sunburn is a major problem which makes the life miserable for the dogs.

Considering the problem of petowners, we have put forth some of the tips which can give some problem relief to a petowner.

COOLING TIPS TO QUENCH THE PAIN OF SUNBURN

• Sunburn is very painful and makes the skin sore.
• To quickly soothe sunburn pain, spray the area with cool water every half an hour.
• You can follow the method of Compress, in this method wet a cloth in the cold water, squeeze it out and drape it over your pet’s sunburned areas. Keep it till the cloth warms up. Once towel warms up, rewet it and apply it again.
• Sunburn skin is a dry skin. To rehydrate the skin apply coconut based cream or even petroleum jelly. Apply the same twice or thrice in a day.
• If your dog is frequently spending long period time in the sun, you can apply a sunscreen to these areas. Use a sunscreen with a minimumSPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 15 or higher for better protection. Do not allow your pet to lick it away immediately. Avoid Sunscreens which contains PABA or Zinc Oxide which is dangerous if swallowed.
• The best way to prevent sunburn is to keep pets out of the sun between 9a.m. To 3p.m.
• Make sure that your pet has shade available at all times.
• Ensure availability of drinking water at all the times.
• If the matter is severe it is always advisable to consult your vet.

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