Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brown dachshund with back skin burn from sun exposure
By Sumner, Julia P et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Sumner, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dorsal skin necrosis secondary to a solar-induced thermal burn in a brown-coated dachshund.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old brown dachshund was brought to the vet with a large burn on its back after spending too much time in the sun on a hot day. This type of burn, caused by solar radiation, is rare in dogs that don't have black fur. The vet treated the burn, and while the specific treatment details weren't mentioned, it's important for pet owners to know that sunburns can happen to any dog, especially in hot weather. Keeping pets shaded and limiting their sun exposure can help prevent these injuries.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old neutered male brown dachshund dog was presented for a large dorsal cutaneous burn that occurred following direct sunlight exposure outdoors in high ambient temperatures. Although burns are quite common in dogs, full-thickness solar-induced radiation burns are less common and have not been previously reported in animals without a black hair coat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26933270/