First, you want it to stay healthy, elastic and glowing, and prevent it from getting
sunburned since that could lead to more serious issues.
Not exact matches
Obviously it is so important not to get
sunburned, however,
since it is hard to know exactly how the chemical sunscreens affect developing bodies, my dermatologist suggests using physical sunblock (i.e. particles of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide that are suspended in the cream, and lay on top of your skin to form a literal physical barrier) for nursing moms and kids through adolescence.
Some zoologists think this may be a way to keep the tongue from getting
sunburned,
since it spends so much time outside the animal's mouth.
This not only destroys their coat, in many cases forever, it also exposes them to being
sunburned badly
since they no longer have vital UV protection provided by their top coat.