Why Do Some Dogs Love to Lay in the Sun? 

Have you ever noticed your four-legged friend lying directly in the sunlight? You may wonder if this is normal behavior. The fact is that it is more common than you may think! The article will examine why dogs love to lay in the sun. Continue reading, and you may be shocked at some of our findings!

Dogs love laying in the sun because it feels good. In addition, they are getting a good source of vitamin D from it! Laying in the sun also helps to regulate your dog’s body temperature by providing extra warmth.

Did you know that there is a science behind a dog who is sunbathing? It may sound silly, but it’s true! Dogs, like humans, have a chemical on their skin that converts to vitamin D under direct sunlight. Interestingly, vitamin D3 cannot be wholly absorbed in a dog because of its fur. Here’s the kicker! Vitamin D3 remains on your dog’s fur and is ingested orally when they groom themselves.

However, it would be best if you were made aware of some risks. Too much exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer or sunburn in dogs. Of course, hairless dog breeds are more at risk for sunburn. Please always make sure that your dog has access to shaded areas. Dogs are intelligent and will seek shade when the sun becomes too intense.

Now you know why your dog loves to lay in the sun. It’s interesting to know that there is a science behind this behavior. Dogs receive the same benefits that we do