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B&M is selling £2 sun screen wipes for dogs to keep them safe during sunny weather

The wipes are £1.99 and compare to SPF 15 for humans so you know your pooch is safe in the sun

IF you're worried about your pet pooches in the summer sun then B&M may have the answer with its sunwipes for dogs.

We are all buzzing for the arrival of warmer weather but while we are topping up the sun cream, we shouldn't forget about our pets, who also feel the sun.

 B&M now do sunscreen wipes for dogs
B&M now do sunscreen wipes for dogs

But thanks to Petkin's easy-to-use wipes, you can protect your pooch from the sun with no trouble with its sun screen that's grease-free and non-sticky.

The wipes compare to SPF 15 for humans, meaning your pup is well-protected for warmer weather.

A pack of 20 wipes will cost you just £1.99 - saving you just over £2 compared to buying them from Pets at Home.

Animed are selling the same wipes for £5.13 online and they'll cost you £3.99 at Amazon, proving that B&M has the best deal for you and your furry friend.

How to tell if your pet needs suncream

YOUR pets can be vulnerable to the sun just as you can.

According to Zaila Dunbar, Petplan Vet of the Year 2012, pets can struggle to cope with rising temperatures, just as humans do, and it is important to protect them from the sun's rays as well.

So sun screen for pets, sun hats and keeping them in the shade can all help prevent sun burn and sun stroke.

Here's what you need to know:

Do all pets need sun cream?

Ms Dunbar says all dogs require protection from the sun but it's predominantly light-coloured dogs and hairless breeds or those with little or finer fur, such as Whippets and Chinese Cresteds, that need it most.

Petplan Vet of the Year 2013, Brian Faulkner, adds it's not just dogs and that any light-coloured animal can get sun burned, including cats and rabbits.

Do you rub sun cream on fur or just on skin?

Like humans, dogs' ears, nose, groins and belly are their more sensitive and vulnerable areas so it's here the sun screen needs to be mostly applied.

Mr Faulkner also recommends checking between your pet's toes and to look out for any "hot spots" on the skin.

What are the signs of sun burn or skin cancer on pets?

Dogs' skin also turns red and looks more tender if it is burned.

Also look for dry, cracked skin and check if your dog scratches itself excessively and immediately whimpers afterwards, as that can also be a sign.

If you're really concerned, take your pet to your vet.

 Keep your pooch safe in the sun
Keep your pooch safe in the sunCredit: Alamy

B&M has really thought about your dogs this summer, as it is also selling a sun lounger for your pup to tan on - now it's fully protected from the sun - as it maintains body temperature so there's no struggling in the heat.

These products join the 'protect pets from sun initiative', as the retailer launched a pet water fountain, that turns on at a push of a paw, last month.

It is also selling cooling mats to make sure your furry friends don't struggle in the sun come summer.

All of the products are subject to availability so you may want to go quick but they are available at B&M stores nationwide.

Use B&M's store locator tool to find your nearest.

B&M is also bringing out a poo emoji pool float just in time for summer.
While Aldi is selling an inflatable bouncy castle for kids costing just £69.99.

NHS video explains how to apply sunscreen correctly
