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Wasn't sure where to post this random question but can you use human sunscreen on a dogs white nose or does it have to be something else?
Sarah and Kayla
A friend of mine uses human sunscreen on her dogs nose. Her vet told her it was ok. I've also seen people put zinc on their pups noses. Specially like when they use the blue or pink colored zinc!
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
My vet said to uses infant or baby sunscreen, I asked last summer when Bud still had bald spots on his side.
When we lived in Wisconsin I used to buy canine sunscreen at Petsmart; it was combined with a safe mosquito repellent. I would be careful using zinc with small dogs because zinc can be toxic if ingested (it causes hemolytic anemia) although this risk is low.
Pam
Good to know about the zinc. I've never used it. Just seen dogs at the beach with it on. I didn't know they made a doggie version of sunscreen either. I'll let my friend that uses her sunscreen on her dogs nose to check it out.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit and Spirit Daisy
Thanks everyone
I didn't realise that about zinc either. Will see if I can get some pet sunscreen somewhere here but if not will try baby/infant sunscreen
Thanks
Sarah and Kayla
msh7 said:
Will see if I can get some pet sunscreen somewhere...
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