When the sun is shining, you’re likely to reach for your sunglasses, but what about your dog? Should your dog wear sunglasses too?

Dogs can definitely wear sunglasses! However, they aren’t likely to be as helpful to your pooch as they are for you. Because dogs don’t live as long as we do, they aren’t likely to experience UV damage to their eyes. Most eye issues are genetic or have other medical causes.

However, elderly dogs with eye issues, like cataracts, may be able to see more easily by wearing sunglasses because they’re able to deflect the glare of the sun.

Doggy goggles, called Doggles, can protect your dog’s eyes in other ways as well. They can keep your dog’s eyes safe from dust, dirt, and debris!

Your veterinarian Richardson, TX can tell you if your dog would benefit from wearing doggy sunglasses.