Sunscreen for Boxers

[mooneysmom]

Hi - this will be my wonderful Mooney's first summer and he is a solid white boxer, who will be spending plenty of time outdoors boating and playing. I know that we will need to have shady areas available to him but I have also been told that there is sunscreen for dogs. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with these products that could recommend a brand that they trust. Thanks

 

[muttersley]

No experience but I think I would use a baby sunscreen for him as that is for very sensitive skin.

 

[khousman]

We got crazy dog doggie tone on clearance at a petsmart. We haven't tried it yet, but it's SPF15 and made just for dogs. This is the only one I've ever seen.

Kristi

 

[Boo]

I just use baby sunscreen on Piper. It's 30+ and she's happy to let me put it on her. I have found that she doesn't like sitting in the sun like Jasper does, so fortunately her habits suit her colouring.

Just thought I would mention if Mooney does have an allergic reaction to sunscreen try one with no "chemical absorbers".

Adele

 

[Willis]

From having to put sunscreen on horses with pink noses, we usually used like an SPF 15 to 30. It seemed to work well. So I would think you would be able to use that on a white boxer as well, but use a small amount at first in case there's a possible allergic reaction.

I'm going to have to start putting sunscreen on my white pup as well.

 

[ColbeyAngel]

I plan to use the same sunscreen on my white boxer baby, Vanilla Bean, that I use on myself. I use Coppertone Water Babies SPF 45 since I am quite pale and tend to burn easily. :( Even out here in rainy Washington we do get some sunny summer days. :cool: -Heather

 

[WAT]

We use the same sunscreen that we use on Dalton. We put it on their noses and thier ears.