Tag: Sunburn

Julie Rodger, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Warmer weather is finally here!  This weather has us opening our windows, going outside more, and possibly traveling with our pets.  It is important to keep our pets in mind and be on the lookout for certain warm weather dangers. Heat and Humidity:  If you see…

Kia Benson, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology As I discussed in my previous Sunburn blog, sunburn can be a big medical problem for animals as well as humans. Last time we looked at cats and dogs; today we’re going to discuss sunburn in horses and pet pot-bellied pigs. Sunburn Summary To recap, sunburn is an…

Kia Benson, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology As our own Candi Amundson, CVT and Senior Veterinary Information Specialist mentioned in her June blog, sunburn can be a big problem for animals as well as humans. Let’s take an in-depth look at this medical issue that often flies under our radars until a problem develops. Sunburn…