Much like us,
our pets love bathing in the sun for long periods of time. For our pets cooped
up inside the house this often comes to fruition by laying in front of our
glass windows and doors for hours on end. What might look harmless though can
be very much the opposite for our cats and dogs.
Similarly to humans our pets are highly prone to skin cancer alongside an array of
other health issues caused from excessive sun exposure and much to contrary
belief this isn't limited to white cats and dogs, any pet can develop sun-induced
skin issues. Some other issues that may derive from sun exposure include but
aren’t limited to; dehydration, heatstroke and general sunburn.
Protecting your
household pet from the sun doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact there’s a
wide range of solutions to avoiding sun related health issues that aren’t too dissimilar
to the way we as humans protect ourselves from the sun.
One of the
easiest and most effective methods of blocking harmful UV radiation from
entering our homes is by installing solar window
film. Our pets spend most of the day inside and as mentioned above can
always be found lazing in front of a glass window or door to soak up the warmth.
Whilst a
lot of home
window films
deliver UV resistant qualities only specifically designed
solar window films will promise as much as 99% UV radiation protection and
repel up to 71% of solar energy coming through your glass.
Having solar window
films installed will drastically reduce the UV impact on your pets and actively
protect them from skin cancers and other sun related health complications. It’s
for this reason the team at ALLCOOL Window Films suggests all homes with pets consider
installing solar window films throughout their homes in order to best look
after your much-loved household pets.
There’s a
host of pet specific sunscreens
which are another effective means of protecting your sun from harsh UV rays.
Common ingredients in human sunscreen can pose potentially harmful health risks
for animals so if you are considering using sunscreen it’s essential to use an
animal specific formula.
Pet
sunscreen isn’t fail-safe however it is an additional layer for protecting your
pet from the sun. The downside however is they can be difficult to apply, often
your pet will attempt to lick them off and require regular application.
Additionally,
you can buy protective
clothing
designed for your dogs if they tend to spend a lot of time outside.
The best preventative however is try keep your pet away from the sun during
peak sunlight (usually the middle of the day) especially during summer when the
UV index is at its highest.
Our
household pets are important members of our family and when they get sick
everyone feels it. In order to best protect them from the sun’s harmful rays
all year round consider installing a solar window film solution with ALLCOOL
Window Films today. Solar window films are a cost-effective, simple means of
guaranteeing your pets safety and once applied let you rest easy knowing your
pet is okay inside your home.
ALLCOOL
Window Films are Perth’s preferred supplier of premium Solar Gard window films and
are proud to have been providing quality window film solutions in WA for 35
years. Get in touch
with our friendly team today to find out more about how we can help with a pet
window film solution for your home.
