http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/06/01/the-perils-of-sunshine-for-pups/ Everything K9.... Brought to you by K9Cuisine.com Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:37:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/06/01/the-perils-of-sunshine-for-pups/#comment-1525 Lindsay Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:56:56 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=79#comment-1525 That's a good reminder. I haven't thought about dogs and sunburn because I used to own long-haired dogs. I think my mutt is pretty safe because of his dark fur and skin, but it is still something to keep in mind when we are outside for a long time. That’s a good reminder. I haven’t thought about dogs and sunburn because I used to own long-haired dogs. I think my mutt is pretty safe because of his dark fur and skin, but it is still something to keep in mind when we are outside for a long time.

]]> http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/06/01/the-perils-of-sunshine-for-pups/#comment-1523 jan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:37:54 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=79#comment-1523 Good warning. I had never heard of this until a close friend lost her little white Chihuahua to skin cancer. Good warning. I had never heard of this until a close friend lost her little white Chihuahua to skin cancer.

]]> http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/06/01/the-perils-of-sunshine-for-pups/#comment-1522 Lora Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:52:53 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=79#comment-1522 Saint Bernards can burn easily and develop skin cancers if they are shaved. I strenuously object to people shaving Saints in the summer. The dog needs the heavy coat as protection from the sun and to help regulate body temperature. What a horrible thing to have to suffer through when it can be completely avoided. Saint Bernards can burn easily and develop skin cancers if they are shaved. I strenuously object to people shaving Saints in the summer. The dog needs the heavy coat as protection from the sun and to help regulate body temperature. What a horrible thing to have to suffer through when it can be completely avoided.

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