How to Make a Ball Cap for a Dog
Dogs need protection from the sun as much as humans do. Believe it or not, a dog can suffer from sunburn and develop skin cancer from damage caused by UV rays.
Kevin A. Hahn, doctor of veterinary medicine in Houston and a specialist in canine cancer, skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer found in dogs. In fact, nearly one-third of all dogs diagnosed with cancer have a tumor that originated on the skin or from the tissues of the skin.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A hat for your dog will provide some protection when outdoors.
Instructions
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A baseball hat can help protect your dog against skin cancer. Buy a baseball cap at a discount retail store or thrift shop. Purchase a piece of quarter-inch wide elastic, 11 to 12 inches long.
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Use a tape measure to assure the chin strap fits properly. Place the cap on the dog's head. With the flexible measurement tape, measure under the dog's chin from one side of the cap to the other side. Allow at least an extra inch on each side for sewing. Cut a piece of elastic, according to the measurement.
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A few stitches will fasten the elastic to the hat securely. Secure the elastic by sewing 2 to 3 stitches on each side of the hat.
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Place the hat on the dog's head. Make sure the ears are tucked in for maximum protection when outdoors.
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Tips & Warnings
Supervise the dog at all times when your pet is wearing the hat.
Be sure the hat fits well enough so that the visor doesn't fall over the dog's eyes and block the pet's vision.
References
- Photo Credit jeu de chien image by Jean-Jacques Cordier from Fotolia.com series object on white - head-dress cap image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com tape measure image by MichMac from Fotolia.com needle with red thread image by Veniamin Kraskov from Fotolia.com
