Sunscreen for Cats

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My View - 06 Jul 2006 13:15 GMT

Our cat has no pigment on part of the end of it's nose (ie pink nose) and
we have started applying a broad spectrum sunscreen when he goes outside
(normally only on week-ends).
However we have noticed that after only a couple of applications the fine
white hair on his nose has discoloured and his nose looks dirty. We have
tried to clean the nose but it does not come off.
Any ideas on why this has happened or what options to take.
regards
Peter

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Beth - 06 Jul 2006 14:50 GMT

I would call your vet. I'm guessing that sunscreen isn't really approved
for cats. I don't think cats need a sunscreen on their noses. While it's
good of you to be thinking of such things for your cat, I don't think it's
necessary. Call your vet to see what he says and stop using it unless s/he
says it's ok.

> Our cat has no pigment on part of the end of it's nose (ie pink nose) and
> we have started applying a broad spectrum sunscreen when he goes outside
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> regards
> Peter

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Matthew - 06 Jul 2006 16:25 GMT

Personally is sunscreen poisonous to cats I believe it says not to
internal taken by a human putting it on a cats nose would only prompt the
furball to lick it off

>I would call your vet. I'm guessing that sunscreen isn't really approved
>for cats. I don't think cats need a sunscreen on their noses. While it's
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>> regards
>> Peter

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My View - 06 Jul 2006 22:38 GMT

Thanks for your comments.
The sunscreen was recommended by a vet as he says it is better to apply than
have the cat suffer the consequences of a cancer growth. With the nose
exposed (ie no pigment) there is a chance of futute skin cancer.
The lotion we are applying is specifically made for cats/animals.
We will leave it off for the time-being and see what happens.

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Beth - 06 Jul 2006 23:10 GMT

> Thanks for your comments.
> The sunscreen was recommended by a vet as he says it is better to apply
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>>> regards
>>> Peter

I would still consult your vet about it. What's happening isn't normal. It
can't hurt to call and ask about it. I would.

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Funkadyleik Spynwhanker - 07 Jul 2006 15:54 GMT

Chances are the cat is now not properly caring for it's nose by licking
because it tastes nasty or it doesn't like the smell or it is irritating to
that particular cat. Try drinking some of the sunscreen, if it is
unpleasant or makes you sick why the fark are you making your cat eat the
stuff?

My advice, stop worrying about cancer if the cat goes outside. It's
statistical lifespan is greatly reduced if it does that so cancer becomes
less of a problem....

The hair is probably permenently stained due to the sunscreen, it will get
slowly replaced over time.

I question the wisdom of trying to fix a problem that may not exist. Does
the cat seem to get sunburn? If not, don't mess with it.

>> Thanks for your comments.
>> The sunscreen was recommended by a vet as he says it is better to apply
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> I would still consult your vet about it. What's happening isn't normal.
> It can't hurt to call and ask about it. I would.

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My View - 08 Jul 2006 00:51 GMT

I tend to agree - we will talk to the vet next time we visit but in the
meantime will probably not worry about putting it on him.

thanks for the comments

Peter

> Chances are the cat is now not properly caring for it's nose by licking
> because it tastes nasty or it doesn't like the smell or it is irritating
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>> I would still consult your vet about it. What's happening isn't normal.
>> It can't hurt to call and ask about it. I would.

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