What is considered too hot for a dog to be outside?
Miles Stroman
2025-08-02 14:30:30
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Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness. Some dogs may struggle to maintain a low body temperature, even in lower temperatures. If it’s too painful for you to place the back of your hand on the pavement for seven seconds then it’s too painful for your dog to walk on. Dogs can overheat on hot days, and some dogs can even struggle in warm weather, especially during the midday sun. However, early morning or evening walking, when it’s cooler, should reduce the risk of heatstroke, depending on the temperature. Is it dangerous to walk your dog on a warm day? Yes, it can be, but it depends on how hot it is and how well your dog copes in warmer weather.
Dagmar Stroman
2025-08-02 13:12:17
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If the ground is too hot to touch with your hand for five seconds, it’s too hot for paws. Pavements can get very hot, you know the saying, it's hot enough to fry an egg, imagine what that does to your poor dogs' feet. When it's 22°C outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C in environments such as cars or other vehicles, caravans, conservatories or outbuildings, which can be fatal. Never leave dogs in cars or other vehicles, caravans, conservatories or outbuildings in warm weather, even if only for a short while.
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