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In Association with Vet Help Direct - an interactive website designed and run by qualified vets. Step-by-step questions help you to decide if you need to take your pet to the vets, and if so how urgently. If your dog isn't insured yet, find out what vets recommend you look into when choosing a policy. There is a directory of pet insurers so that you can then find the best policy for you and your dog. If you aren't already registered with a vet in your area there is a directory of local vet practices. Visit www.vethelpdirect.com

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Ask The Vet - Q&A Question My white staffie was out in the sun yesterday in the park but she also went near some nettles today she has come out in little lumps. Could she be sunburnt or stung by nettles? Cassandra - West Yorkshire, England Answering questions: Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from Vet Help Direct Answer Hi Cassandra, The rash that you describe could be caused by nettles, the sun, or both. If the skin is raw, sore or the rash is getting worse you should take her to the vets. Sun burn is more common in white dogs as there is less pigment in the skin. The nose and the ears are most commonly affected as the hair covering is sparse. Sun burn should obviously be avoided if possible. Not only does it make the skin sore, it also makes it susceptible to infection and certain types of cancers. The best way to avoid it in the future is to keep her out of the sun, especially in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. If she goes out in the sun you should apply sun screen to the nose, ears and any other areas where the hair covering is sparse. If the rash is not looking any better in the next two days or if it is not 100% better in two weeks you should take her to the vets. Other more serious skin conditions can look very similar to sun burn and nettle rash. Kind regards, Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com  © D for Dog www.dfordog.com Back to Questions Previous Next   Only one question per week will be answered. Unanswered questions will be retained and may be selected at a later date at the vet's discretion. Disclaimer: 'Ask The Vet' is not intended to be used for as a substitute for visiting your vet. If your dog is showing any sign of poor health or discomfort please contact your own veterinary surgeon. If you are not sure how urgent the condition is use www.vethelpdirect.com to help you decide. Any opinions given in the answers to these questions are Ms Samuel's, they may not necessarily reflect the views of the veterinary profession in general or any other individual veterinary surgeon.   Aloe MSM Topical Gel for Painful Joints Natural Bee Pollen Multi-vitamins Non-Abrasive Aloe Toothgel

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