[rex123]

I just read on the internet that dogs can get sun burnt. I never knew this before. Can anyone tell me if Block Up SPF 30 sunblock with aloe is safe for dogs.(It is PABA-Free).
And if I put it on my dogs nose, won't he just lick it off?
Thanks in advance to all who respond to my question.:)

[charlotte234s]

It may make him sick, it's hard to tell. They make special pet sunblock though, that isn't toxic.

[rex123]

That's what I thought to. But it says that as long as the sun screen is PABA-Free your good to go.

[angel-4460]

I've never heard of that, but I'm sure you'r dog doesn't need sun screen! It has fur to protect it, it's like us kind of... do you poot sun screen on you'r head? (well if you'r a baldie mabey... ) and if you poot it on his nose, yeah it'll prob. Lick it off!

[yesloki]

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[SweetDee]

Often pale colored dogs are affected by the sun's rays...

I do recommend sun block as high as you have.

I do not recommend that he have aloe...

They do lick it off, but a lot of it says on... You can ask your dog to "leave it" so he licks less, I hope.

Aloe, is not something an animal needs to ingest internally...

[rex123]

Thanks for the advice SweetDee but summer's over in Nova-Scotia, and though its still spring time its not hot here at all. Normally I dislike the end of summer and the beginning of winter but not this year this year me and rex will be skijoring!! Can't wait!!

[starbuck8]

Dogs DO need sunscreen, especially if they are a short hair breed, but Rex needs to be protected too. Their little noses do need to be protected if they are out for a long length of time.

You could try and gently hold Rex's mouth closed until the sunblock dries a little and has time to absorb, or another idea is to buy a sunviser for him. People may look at you strange, but who cares right? You are out in the woods anyway. It will help a little from the sun getting directly on his nose.

I have never come across anything that has said a small amount of Aloe (being a natural plant) would be a danger at all. Rex wouldn't be ingesting an amount the would be poisionous to him.

May I ask? What the heck is skijoring?

[linnealand]

I used normal, waterproof sunscreen on my puppy whenever we took him to the beach. I put some on his nose, paw pads, and belly with no adverse reactions. I think the frequency with which you use it can also depend somewhat on where you live, the time of year, the type of fur he has, and the amount of time he spends under the sun. it's good to know they make dog-specific sunscreen!

I don't think aloe poses any danger whatsoever. Our dog/puppy fur and body cleansing wipes are specifically made with aloe. By the way, aloe juice is very healthy for humans.

[rex123]

May I ask? What the heck is skijoring?[/QUOTE]


Skijoring is a sport on which person on skis is pulled by one or more dogs. So basically I'll be wearing skis and skiing cross country and he'll be pulling a head. Not quiet sure how its going to go down, it's the first time I've tried it, I've never even skiid before. But I can't wait.

Here's a picture:

[SweetDee]

Skijoring looks like a BLAST! I would definitely do that sort of think if I had dogs that were "pully"... or at least one "northern-type" dog to lead the rest of my dogs..

I almost had a Malamute a while ago... a rescue. I had all the intentions of teacing that boy to do skijoring. Don't you have to begin the process by teaching your dog to feel comfortable pulling something? Not sure if you're dog is ready...

(Rex123 I didn't originally check the date that you'd originally posted this question... I have to remember to do that!)

[linnealand]

May I ask? What the heck is skijoring?

Skijoring is a sport on which person on skis is pulled by one or more dogs. So basically I'll be wearing skis and skiing cross country and he'll be pulling a head. Not quiet sure how its going to go down, it's the first time I've tried it, I've never even skiid before. But I can't wait.

Here's a picture: [/QUOTE]

WOOOOOW, that DOES look like fun!!

The husky in the photo is so large it looks like the woman could saddle it up and ride it around town through the summer! :D

Now I'm staring at my tiny little puppy brainstorming ways he could drag me places. No, it's not going to happen here. :p

I would suggest you try to getting a little cross country skiing under your belt before you harness him up. You just need to get the feel of it in your body. This will help you to keep your balance and give rex an even better shot at succeeding from the start.

Have you thought about trying it with a super light sled or inner tube first? That might be even easier for both of you. I'm not a jealous person, but I think you might be turning me into one! ;)

[rex123]

Skijoring looks like a BLAST! I would definatly do that sort of think if I had dogs that were "pully"...or at least one "northern-type" dog to lead the rest of my dogs..

I almost had a Malamute a while ago...a rescue. I had all the intentions of teacing that boy to do skijoring. Don't you have to begin the process by teaching your dog to feel comfortable pulling something? Not sure if you're dog is ready...

(Rex123 I didn't originally check the date that you'd originally posted this question...I have to remember to do that!)

Rex has most of the Lingo down pact, lets go means, go or speed up, a sharp whistle to turn(in either direction) whoa for stop and easy for slow. And he doesn't mind wearing a harness at all, actually he has one on 24/7 and that is why he is used to it.

[starbuck8]

Skijoring looks like sooooo much fun! I like the idea of the light sled too, because skiing is out for me, because of my hip and back injuries, but Niki would absolutely LOVE that! I'll keep that in mind when the dreaded snow starts to fall! ;)