Surface Creek Veterinary Center - July 2024

SUNSHINE SAFETY Keep Your Pets Safe in the Sun

Getting your dog to wear a sunhat is a cute social-media photo opp, but it also could protect your pet against a painful sunburn.

Sunburn is less common in cats, but cats’ skin can still burn in

As temperatures hit seasonal highs this month and pet owners head outside to play, it’s important to remember that pets can suffer sunburn, too. The most vulnerable dogs are hairless breeds and those with white or thin coats and light-pigmented noses and eyelids, including collies, Dalmatians, and bulldogs, according to the American Kennel Club. Also at risk are dogs that like to lie on their backs in the sun — just like human sunbathers! Any sunscreen you use on your dog should be made for dogs, without the human sunscreen ingredients zinc oxide and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which are toxic to dogs. Apply sunscreen to any exposed, light- skinned areas of your dog’s body, including the bridge of the nose and skin around the lips, groin, and inner thighs. The sunscreen should be fully absorbed within about 10–15 minutes, but make sure your pet doesn’t lick it off before that time. If you can’t find a canine sunscreen product, children’s sunscreens sometimes can be used, but check the label first for toxic ingredients. Getting your dog to wear a protective hat or jacket can also help.

areas not covered by fur, mainly on their ears, noses, and

bellies. Sunburn in a cat can cause red, scaly, inflamed skin or swollen eyes or paw pads. Cats with white or cream-colored fur, including

Siamese, Himalayan, and Persian breeds, are at highest risk. Others with thin or no fur also may burn, including bambino, sphynx, and Russian hairless cats. If you use sunscreen, be sure to choose a type made for cats, and apply it to the ears, nose, and other exposed areas.

If after a sunburn your pet develops a fever, begins whining or crying in pain, or exhibits an unusually dark skin color, consult your veterinarian. Don’t let sunburn spoil your summer fun — either yours or your pet’s!

Salmon Fried Rice for Dogs Inspired by DogChild.co This delicious and nutritious recipe is perfect for rewarding great behavior or celebrating a pet’s birthday! With finely baked salmon and delicious rice, this recipe is sure to get two paws way up!

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups water

1 cup green peas, diced

2 3/4 cups uncooked brown rice

1.2 lbs canned or deboned salmon

2 whole carrots, diced

DIRECTIONS

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1. Boil water, then add brown rice. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, adding the carrots and peas after 20 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Wrap salmon in tin foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake salmon in the

oven for 15 minutes, then add the baked salmon to the rice. Mix well. 3. Turn off the heat and let rice mixture cool completely before serving.

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