{"id":218,"date":"2025-08-23T20:11:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T01:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xroadsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=218"},"modified":"2025-08-23T20:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T01:11:47","slug":"why-you-should-use-pet-sunscreen-and-bug-spray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xroadsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/why-you-should-use-pet-sunscreen-and-bug-spray\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Use Pet Sunscreen and Bug Spray"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While most humans know well the annoyance of summer insects and the dangers of sun exposure on our skin, we often overlook how these issues affect our pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But pets can suffer from sunburn just like we can\u2014especially furry friends with thin or lighter-colored coats. As for bugs, mosquitos can bite our pets\u2019 faces, bellies, and paws as easily as they bite us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the team at Crossroads Animal Hospital<\/a> shares why pet sunscreen and bug spray are an important addition to your summer toolkit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sun Protection: Why Pets Need It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While thick fur can protect places like your pet\u2019s back and legs, many areas on a dog or cat\u2019s body offer sparse protection from the sun\u2019s ultraviolet rays. Ears, noses, and bellies are all prime spots for sunburn, and like humans, repeated sun damage can lead to an increased risk of skin cancer in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using pet-specific sunscreen on your pup or kitty\u2019s nose, ears, belly, and any other not-so-furry spots can help prevent sunburn. Dogs or cats with thinner or lighter fur may even need sunscreen on their coats to help prevent skin damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our favorite pet-safe sunscreens include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n