{"id":4578,"date":"2022-08-26T03:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T03:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-27T05:31:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T05:31:29","slug":"is-sun-harmful-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sun harmful to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Is_Sun_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Is Sun harmful to dogs?\">Is Sun harmful to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Will_the_sun_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will the sun hurt my dog?\">Will the sun hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_lie_in_the_sun\" title=\"Is it safe for dogs to lie in the sun?\">Is it safe for dogs to lie in the sun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Can_the_sun_make_your_dog_sick\" title=\"Can the sun make your dog sick?\">Can the sun make your dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#How_much_sun_does_a_dog_need_daily\" title=\"How much sun does a dog need daily?\">How much sun does a dog need daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Do_dogs_know_not_to_look_at_the_sun\" title=\"Do dogs know not to look at the sun?\">Do dogs know not to look at the sun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Is_the_sun_good_for_senior_dogs\" title=\"Is the sun good for senior dogs?\">Is the sun good for senior dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dog_puts_his_paw_on_you\" title=\"What does it mean when dog puts his paw on you?\">What does it mean when dog puts his paw on you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Do_dogs_fur_get_darker_in_the_sun\" title=\"Do dogs fur get darker in the sun?\">Do dogs fur get darker in the sun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lick you?\">Why do dogs lick you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Can_the_Heat_make_your_dog_sick\" title=\"Can the Heat make your dog sick?\">Can the Heat make your dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#What_dogs_are_best_for_hot_weather\" title=\"What dogs are best for hot weather?\">What dogs are best for hot weather?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_overheated\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is overheated?\">How can you tell if a dog is overheated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Can_dogs_absorb_vitamin_D_from_the_sun\" title=\"Can dogs absorb vitamin D from the sun?\">Can dogs absorb vitamin D from the sun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_get_enough_sunlight\" title=\"What happens if a dog doesn\u2019t get enough sunlight?\">What happens if a dog doesn\u2019t get enough sunlight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-sun-harmful-to-dogs\/#Do_animals_need_vitamin_D\" title=\"Do animals need vitamin D?\">Do animals need vitamin D?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sun_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is Sun harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">A: Yes. Excessive sun exposure can cause a variety of skin problems in dogs, including cancer. Like humans, dogs can form actinic keratosis (AK), a firm, thickened, crusty skin lesion that may progress to skin cancer.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-slip-leads-good-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are slip leads good for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"will-the-sun-hurt-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_sun_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will the sun hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like us, dogs and cats are susceptible to sun damage. Excess sun exposure can lead to sunburns and skin cancer in our animal friends.\u00a0 Also, pets with light skin and short or thin hair, like white cats, are also more susceptible to developing skin cancer, especially if they spend a lot of time outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jcIAgQwyWjM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-lie-in-the-sun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_lie_in_the_sun\"><\/span>Is it safe for dogs to lie in the sun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can and do suffer from heat- and sun-related injuries, just as humans do. Exposed areas of skin, such as the mouth, ears and foot pads can burn if exposed too long to sunlight. And since dogs lack sweat glands, they can easily overheat if not provided with a shady or cool spot to take refuge.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-the-sun-make-your-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_sun_make_your_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can the sun make your dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summer means vacation, relaxation, and fun in the sun, but the high temperatures can put your dog in danger of heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-G16EX6b8Xg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-sun-does-a-dog-need-daily\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_sun_does_a_dog_need_daily\"><\/span>How much sun does a dog need daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, veterinarians recommend that your pets get a minimum of 20 to 40 minutes of direct outdoor sunlight daily. Light filtered through glass windows may feel good to your dog or cat, but it lacks ultraviolet rays and as such won\u2019t impart the same health benefits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-not-to-look-at-the-sun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_not_to_look_at_the_sun\"><\/span>Do dogs know not to look at the sun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The History of Eye Sensitivity in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest issues, as we\u2019ve been discussing, is sensitivity to the sun. Dogs aren\u2019t likely to just blatantly stare at the sun (they have instincts, after all), but they also won\u2019t understand that staring at the sun causes eye damage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_sun_good_for_senior_dogs\"><\/span>Is the sun good for senior dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Older dogs will always enjoy having a bit of extra warmth to ease their weary bones. Sunshine is a great way to turn up the heat for an hour or two but it is wise to be cautious about too much sun and always have water on hand in-case of dehydration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Is the sun good for senior dogs?\" width=\"1476\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-the-sun-good-for-senior-dogs-768x303.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1476px) 100vw, 1476px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-dog-puts-his-paw-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dog_puts_his_paw_on_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when dog puts his paw on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog puts his paw on you, it can be his way of saying \u201cI love you.\u201d\u00a0 If your dog is showing signs of anxiety while pawing at you, it could mean he is feeling insecure and looking for you to comfort him. However, if continual pawing is related to begging for food, it\u2019s best to ignore the behavior.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPf3Xdf-skA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-fur-get-darker-in-the-sun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_fur_get_darker_in_the_sun\"><\/span>Do dogs fur get darker in the sun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as a suntan protects our skin from the sun, so dark pigments are a protective reaction in dogs\u2019 skin. Yes, dog skin can darken in response to the sun (especially if the dog sunbathes belly up!)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. Licking is a natural action for dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-the-heat-make-your-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_Heat_make_your_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can the Heat make your dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overheated dogs can suffer heat exhaustion, heat stroke or sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias. Panting, followed by disorientation and fast, noisy breathing could signal overheating. Other possible signs: Collapsing or convulsing, bright red or blue gums, vomiting and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dogs-are-best-for-hot-weather\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_best_for_hot_weather\"><\/span>What dogs are best for hot weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Breeds That Can Handle Hot Weather<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Afghan Hound.<\/li>\n<li>American Leopard Hound.<\/li>\n<li>Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Bull Arab.<\/li>\n<li>Carolina Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Danish-Swedish Farmdog.<\/li>\n<li>King Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Mountain Cur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45KB2WJKxUU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18EfpuqQ8ms\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-dog-is-overheated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_overheated\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is overheated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Watch your pooch for signs of overheating during the hot weather \u2013 Dogs having difficulty with hot temperatures exhibit a combination of symptoms such as hyperventilation, excessive panting, dry gums that become pale, increased salivation, erratic or rapid pulse, confusion, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and possibly<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-absorb-vitamin-d-from-the-sun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_absorb_vitamin_D_from_the_sun\"><\/span>Can dogs absorb vitamin D from the sun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, dogs get almost no vitamin D from the effect of sunlight on their skin, so nearly all of their vitamin D must come from their diet. The vitamin D in your dog\u2019s food is absorbed by the intestines, then converted by enzymes in the liver into a slightly different molecule.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-doesn-t-get-enough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_get_enough_sunlight\"><\/span>What happens if a dog doesn\u2019t get enough sunlight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Muscles and nerves also require vitamin D for proper functioning. Insufficient vitamin D levels can lead to congestive heart failure in dogs, as well as an increased risk for complications due to heart disease and bone disorders such as osteomalacia (softening of bones) and rickets (bone deformities).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-animals-need-vitamin-d\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_need_vitamin_D\"><\/span>Do animals need vitamin D?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nope, not at all. Other mammals, including our own dogs and cats, synthesize vitamin D just fine because they activate it in their fur instead of their skin. We lost this option when we ditched the fur. Vitamin D deficiency is a uniquely human scourge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-animals-need-vitamin-D.jpg\" alt=\"Do animals need vitamin D?\" width=\"675\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-animals-need-vitamin-D.jpg 675w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-animals-need-vitamin-D-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Sun harmful to dogs?Will the sun hurt my dog?Is it safe for dogs to lie in the sun?Can the sun make your dog sick?How much sun does a dog need daily?Do dogs know not to look at the sun?Is the sun good for senior dogs?What does it mean when dog puts&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-Sun-harmful-to-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4578"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4578"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193763,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4578\/revisions\/193763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}