Courtesy of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society
Humans are accustomed to protecting their skin from the sun. Applying and reapplying sunscreen, avoiding the outdoors during certain times of the day, and drinking plenty of water while outside are ways people can safely soak up summer sun. But what about dogs? Should dog owners be equally protective of their four-legged friends before letting them run around in the backyard or fraternize with fellow canines at the nearest dog park?
According to the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society, dogs can get sunburned just like their human counterparts. Sunburn can make dogs more vulnerable to certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanomas, and hemangiomas, and can exacerbate preexisting conditions like autoimmune disorders and dermatitis…