Turns out, it’s not just humans who need protection from the sun. That’s why Seal Beach resident Jill Stephens created My Dog Nose It! for our canine companions.

Stephens, a basal cell carcinoma skin cancer survivor, noticed that her dog’s nose had freckles and was discolored. Her veterinarian said it was due to sun damage.

“The nose is really the only unprotected area on him,” Stephens said. “I looked high and dry for a product to protect his nose. Our human sunscreen – a lot of are ingredients are toxic if ingested by an animal.”

So Stephens, who previously worked in the beauty industry, hired a chemist and created a sun screen to help keep noses of dogs and other animals like horses safe from the sun.

The sunscreen, a cream, dries quickly and is unscented. A half-ounce bottle costs $12.95, a 2-ounce bottle $34.95.

Only a tiny amount is needed to spread a think layer on a dog’s nose. The cream dries quickly, is water resistant, and is not dangerous if ingested (or licked).

“The time is now for this product,” Stephens said. “We are talking our animals and our pets with us more and more. They are exposed to the elements more than ever before. We’re taking them boating, camping and fishing and to restaurant and hotels.”

My Dog Nose It! also sells a body spray for animals with lighter or no coats, this can be anything from a dog with a light coat to a pig.

All products are made in Glendora. The company, which launched in 2014, is also working on protective clothing for animals, like a UV-protection shirt.

Stephens did not disclose earnings for the company, but said it was up 200 percent over last year.

The product can be found at mydognoseit.com, Amazon and other major online retailers.

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