Summer Protection

Hurrah - today is the first day of Spring! From my experience on the East Coast, Spring doesn't last long, and before we know it, we'll be sizzling under the hot Summer sun. Dogs, like us humans, can get sun stroke, sun burn and other afflictions caused by excessive heat.
Here are two useful products to protect your pooch:

"Bamboo" White Hot Safety Sunblock® Shade (14"): Bamboo’s unique White Hot heat alert reveals the word “HOT” when your car interior is too hot for your pet. The Vinyl shade blocks the suns glare and protects from harmful UV rays. Small sight holes mean that your dog can still enjoy sightseeing out the window, but s/he'll be shielded from the sun. The shade has a 2-step release button that is easy to use to pull the shade up or down; and it adheres easily to your car window via suction cups. Remember, it is NEVER safe to leave your dog in the car during summer as dogs are unable to sweat like humans - even with this bamboo shade, dogs should not be left in the car. This product retails for about $14 but is on sale here for $9.99.

Pet Sunscreen
Why use human sunscreen when you can buy a formula especially created for dogs? Pet sunscreen is non-oily, non-irritating, water soluable and contains no silicone. Dogs with short hair, light skins or pink noses are particularly susceptible to sunburn - so grab a handy-sized bottle of Pet Sunscreen and give your dog a quick spritz on the go!A 2-oz spray bottle retails at around $13 - click here to buy a bottle.

Going to be in the sun? Don't forget the sunscreen!

We hear all the time, how important it is to remember to apply sunscreen if you are going to be outside. I know for myself, that I always have it on my face since it is in my moisturizing lotion. Shouldn't your pets have the same protection from the sun? We don't usually think about it because they are covered in fur, but yes, our pets also need sun protection.

You can find sunscreen for your pet on a website called Epi-Pet.Com. They carry all kinds of skin products. Their products can help if your pet is itchy, smelly, or has skin sores. The products were created by a veterinarian, Dr. Michael Fleck, who has 30+ years of experience. In addition, he is also a licensed esthetician. The combination of these two professions allowed him to come up with a skin care line for pets that would help in decrease the look of aging in pets.

Just like you take care of your skin with your own skin regime, your pets deserve the best in skin care too. Check out the products at Epi-Pet.Com. To place an order call the number on the website. When you order $25 or more worth of products, you'll receive 10% off the order.