How to Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer in Cats
If your cat is white, or if he has white on his ears and nose, he may be prone to skin cancer. What to do? You got it: Lather on the sunscreen.
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Instructions
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Apply SPF 50 sunscreen on the top of your cat's muzzle, including the top of his nose.
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Apply more SPF 50 sunscreen on your cat's inner and outer ear tips.
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Lather it on twice a day if your cat is frequently out in the sun.
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Keep your cat indoors as much as possible, and discourage him from sunbathing beside windows.
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Avoid letting your cat outside at midday, when the sun is brightest.
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Look for signs of sunburn - pain and redness on your cat's skin indicate that he has been overexposed to the sun.
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Treat a cat's sunburn by cleaning any peeling tissue using an antibiotic cream. Ask your veterinarian for details.
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Tips & Warnings
SPF 50 sunscreen is often kept behind the pharmacy counter. Ask your pharmacist for it.
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Comments
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kittynurse
Jul 25, 2009
Sunscreen WILL be ingested by the cat and may be poisonous. I strongly urge you NOT to do this. Its much safer and far more practical to keep your cat indoors!!! -
beachgirl1
Sep 19, 2008
All vets have told me do NOT put sunscreen on a cat. They will clean themselves and ingest it & even a small amount is dangerous!!!
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beachgirl1
Sep 19, 2008
All vets have told me do NOT put sunscreen on a cat. They will clean themselves and ingest it & even a small amount is dangerous!!!
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Nov 22, 2005
Also use it on the cat's forehead, where the hair is thin. That is one of the places our white cat had to have skin surgery, as well as his nose.
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Nov 22, 2005
It is heartbreaking (and costly) to have a cat who has developed skin cancer. Keep your cat inside - it's healthier for other reasons, too!
