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Emmy’s Best Pet Products Dog Sunscreen Skin Protector $ at Chewy This sunscreen is packaged in a non-aerosol bottle, which some people (and their pets) prefer to aerosol bottles.
Dogs need sunscreen just like humans do. Even though canine skin may be covered in fluffy fur, the sun’s sneaky UV rays can still cause damage—the sun doesn’t care what species you are!
Human sunscreen hasn’t been designed to be ingested and can be toxic to dogs. This is most common with products containing zinc oxide, which can cause severe hemolytic anemia when they’re eaten.
An MAA known as palythine, derived from seaweed, has been found to protect human skin cells from UV radiation even in low concentrations. [ 25 ] "MAAs, in addition to their environmental benefits, appear to be multifunctional photoprotective compounds," says Dr. Karl Lawrence, lead author of a paper on the research.
In Europe, sunscreens are considered a cosmetic product rather than an over-the-counter drug. These products are regulated by the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which was created in July 2013. [151] The recommendations for formulating sunscreen products are guided by the Scientific Community on Consumer Safety (SCCS). [153]
For the same reasons, the government of Palau signed a law in 2018 (becoming effective in 2020) that restricted the sale and use of sunscreen and skincare products that contain a list of ten different chemicals, including the UV filters octyl methoxycinnamate, oxybenzone and octocrylene, with fines of US$1,000 for retailers who violate the law ...
Compare that to PetSmart’s Top Paw Orthopedic Cuddler at $67.99, and the choice is clear – unless your dog needs specific orthopedic support, then PetSmart has a wider selection to choose from ...
The USDA has been regulating organic cosmetics and personal care products since 2001, under the National Organic Program. [18] Unlike personal care products, sunscreen is regulated by the FDA as an OTC drug and thus has a GRASE monograph, so it is possible that the FDA may expand its role in regulating organic sunscreen in the future.