From Dr Oz The Good Life
The Claim: Spray-on sunscreens for animals help lower your pet's risk of skin cancer.
[post_ads]Oz Says:
It's true that dogs and cats, especially ones with light-colored or
sparse fur, can suffer from sun damage. Trouble often happens on the
ears, which are vulnerable to the type of skin cancer called squamous
cell carcinoma. But research has yet to show that any kind of sunblock
is effective for animals. And accidentally using a dog's formula on a
cat can be dangerous; an ingredient in some dog products can be deadly
to felines (plus, it's hard to imagine your cat sitting quietly while
you sunscreen her—even with the right product!). Don't shell out $10–$20
for something that's not proven. Ultimately, experts say, the simplest
way to protect furry ones is one of the same ways you keep yourself
sun-safe: Whenever you can, choose the shade.
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