Sunscreen question

[JeannieCO]

I can't believe I forgot to check on this. Can you use regular sunscreen on puppies. Specifically Jack, our 5.5 month old American Staffordshire Terrier. He's as pink as they get with a thin white coat. We're headed out tonight in just a bit for 5 wonderful days of camping by the lake down south of here in the desert. He won't be on the boat with us (nor will Wilson for obvious reasons) but Jack has very pink underbelly, ears, snout, etc.

Not that he'll be out in the sun for long but....
Here's Jack and of course Wilson and him playing tug-a-war.
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[lexterwayne]

I use a kid type sunscreen on lexs face he is all white. We learned the hard way last yr when he was little. We went to the lake to let the boys play and lex got really red. we now use kid sunscreen rub it in his jows and ears.

 

[JeannieCO]

I use a kid type sunscreen on lexs face he is all white. We learned the hard way last yr when he was little. We went to the lake to let the boys play and lex got really red. we now use kid sunscreen rub it in his jows and ears.

Thanks for that info Kendall. I'll seek out Kids Sunscreen when we get to the lake.

 

[sheila]

you could use a spray kids sunscreen and just comb/massage it into his skin. i saw some spray doggie sunscreen at the pet supply place today, but i know it isn't available everywhere, so i would think the kids stuff is safe for him in a pinch. it had the same active ingredients too.

 

[NJBullyMommy]

This is great info! I noticed Brutus got a lil pink from playing outside since his face is white...off to get some sunscreen!

 

[kazzy220]

This is all excellent advice ... can't say that I've ever used it myself because we drag Maggie's hairy little butt inside as soon as we can. Much to her disgust as she just loves to sunbathe!!!

 

[JeannieCO]

Hey everyone, we're having a great time at the lake just chillin'. I got Water Babies spray lotion and Water Babies stick for Jack. The stick works great for the snout and around his eye and lip. I'll post pics of Wilson and Jack on Tuesday. Thanks again!

 

[Luvin My Bullie]

thats a great idea....I would've never thought about sunscreen

 

[GatorRay]

I am glad everyone is having fun! Thanks for the tips on sunscreen. I need to get some too. I planned to pull out the baby pool and am afraid they might get a burn.