03 July 2000

New Sunblock for Cats & Dogs

A new pet sunscreen has been designed which is 'lick-resistant' and it is claimed, will reduce the risks of skin cancer developing in cats and dogs . Bimeda, part of the Dublin-based Cross Vetpharm group, and which set up a £3.6m veterinary products manufacturing plant and distribution depot on Anglesey last year, developed the sun-screen as part of its specialisation in chemical-free animal products. The quick-drying spray has a sun protection factor of 23, has been successfully tested on human skin and is designed to be applied to the sensitive skin areas round the nose, ears and eyelids. Related Sites: www.bimeda.com