How to prevent burnt dog paws?
Twila Ledner
2025-08-03 11:28:19
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To be a responsible owner and keep your dog safe in the summer, we must walk our dogs during cooler periods of the day, for example, early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are much lower. Walking dogs in hot weather can be dangerous, which is why it's best to try the hot pavement test before a walk. If you can't hold your hand on the hot pavement for longer than five seconds, it is too hot for your dogs to walk on. Leave walks to the early morning and late evening to keep your dog cool on a walk, and make sure to pack a water bottle so your dogs can drink occasionally. When a pavement is too hot for you to walk along comfortably with bare feet, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws. If you need to take your dog out in hot conditions, keep them to cooler surfaces, such as grass or shaded tracks. In extreme conditions in the winter, you could consider using boots to protect your dog’s paws.
Emory Runte
2025-08-03 09:58:15
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On hot days try to: Use the seven second rule to test the heat of a pavement and see if it’s safe for your dog to walk on. Try going for walks on cooler grass. Walk your dog in the early morning or evening. Avoid walking in the midday sun. Walking your dog at cooler times of the day in the summer will help to reduce your dog’s risk of burning their paws, but it also reduces their risk of developing heatstroke. The best way to tell if a pavement is too hot for your dog to walk on is to place the back of your hand on the pavement for seven seconds. If it’s too painful for your hand, then it’s too painful for your dog’s paws. Putting your dog’s paws under cool, gently running water can help ease their pain, but if your dog’s paws are burnt from hot pavements then always speak to your vet for advice.