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ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 21, 2009, 11:16 PM
I have an all white Staffordshire Terrier. I didn't realize (until it happened) how easily she sunburns. All around her eyes are pretty burnt. I didn't think much of her napping in the yard. What can I do to make her burns more tolerable and go away faster? And what can I do to prevent them later on? I use sunscreen on her ears and nose.

shazamataz
Apr 21, 2009, 11:43 PM
Unfortunately white dogs do burn easily. You can use a lot of human sunburn medicines (I like aloe vera ones) just make sure they are natural and test them on a small area first.

Only thing to prevent is to make sure you use sunblock every time your dog goes out in the sun. There are dog hats available but personally I don't like them and neither do the dogs usually.

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 21, 2009, 11:46 PM
Thank you, I've been using sunscreen, but can't on her eyes.

Aloe vera should be okay for her eyes though?

shazamataz
Apr 21, 2009, 11:53 PM
What do you mean by her eyes?
Her eyelids?
I'm not too sure about that sorry, you would have to check on the packaging whether it is safe... (it would say if contact with eyes flush with water etc... )

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 21, 2009, 11:55 PM
Yes, its around her eyes, eyelids that are burned.

shazamataz
Apr 22, 2009, 12:11 AM
Ok weel I just found some info for you. It is safe to use aloe vera on humans eyelids so I'm assuming safe for a dog as well.

Another remedy I found was cold tea bags :)

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 22, 2009, 12:15 AM
Hmmm... I will try that when I get home. Thanks for looking that up for me.

shazamataz
Apr 22, 2009, 12:23 AM
That's all right, sorry I couldn't be of more help :)

Silverfoxkit
Apr 22, 2009, 12:45 PM
Aw, poor baby! Sun burns are terrible. I've heard that it is okay to use suntan lotions where the fur is thinnest, the kind made for babies or all natural ones, for dogs to help prevent this from reoccurring.

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 25, 2009, 12:34 PM
Around her eyes?

shazamataz
Apr 26, 2009, 02:49 AM
There are special doggy sunscreens available which are completely safe for them, It would be the same as people putting it around their eyes though, it might run in hot weather. There would be no sweating it off issues though :)