Pete the Vet: Do dogs and cats need suncream?

Cats without pigment in their skin are prime suspects for sunburn, melanoma and skin cancer 

They may not need sunglasses but cats and dogs are affected by ultra violet rays and can develop melanoma on the gums, toes or inside the eye.

Over the last few weeks, there’s been much talk about the impact of severe summer heat on pets. Dogs, in particular, are prone to heat stroke, with multiple preventable fatalities happening every year. An awareness of the risk, combined with simple steps to keep dogs cool, will save many lives.

There’s a second aspect of summer weather that has received less coverage: the impact of too much sunlight on the skin.