DermUV
UV Protection for Dog walking
Daily 30–60 min walks add up to ~300 hours of cumulative annual sun. Pets with thin fur or pink skin (bulldogs, pit mixes, white cats) burn too.
Recommended gear
For dog walking, DermUV recommends SPF 30+ and a reapply interval around 120 minutes, adjusted for sweat, water, and reflection.
Checklist
Daily SPF 30+ moisturizer on face, ears, neck, hand tops Wide-brim or bucket hat Pet-safe SPF (zinc-free, titanium-based) for thin-furred dogs Walk shoes with light-color uppers (asphalt at midday burns paws)
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