What temperature is too hot for dog walks?
Ona Lakin
2025-06-22 01:29:54
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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. Walkies go out in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler. Don't run or cycle with your dog when it’s hot. When it's 22°C outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C in environments like cars, which can be fatal.
Eldon Conn
2025-06-21 23:26:38
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Above 27°C: It’s too dangerous to walk your dog.
20-23°C: Start to take precautions.
24-26°C: This is risky territory.
Only take your dog out if it’s absolutely necessary, and make it a quick, shady stroll.
Walking on hot surfaces can cause severe burns to the sensitive skin on the pads of their paws.
Take off your shoes and stand on the pavement or patio with bare feet.
Is it too hot for your feet?
If so, it is far too hot for your dog on that surface.
As a general rule, walking your dog at any temperature below 20C is ideal.
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.
Nellie Kuphal
2025-06-21 22:37:22
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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.
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