Cat Health & Safety

Just as we can, our cats can get skin cancers and/or sunburn from prolonged or repeated exposure to the sun … even through the glass of a window or door! Fortunately, cats can also benefit from the appropriate use of sunscreen and even UV-blocking clothing. When choosing a sunscreen for your cat, avoid those that contain PABA, salicylates, or zinc oxide — these are toxic to cats, and your cat will almost certainly be grooming some of their sunblock off themselves. The areas on their body where most cats are at the highest risk of sun damage typically include their ears, their nose — and for those who like to sunbathe “belly up” — their stomach.