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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 20, 2022 20:18:53 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/07/20/how-to-protect-dog-pads-in-the-summer.aspx Story at-a-glance While dogs do build up some tolerance on their paws to withstand hotter and colder temperatures, along with uneven terrain, pavement temperatures that are too hot can lead to burns and other injuries If the air temperature registers 86 degrees F, the asphalt temperature will be significantly hotter — 135 degrees F If it’s 85 degrees F outside or higher, it may be too hot for your dog to safely walk outdoors, particularly if the pavement hasn’t had an opportunity to cool down in between the hotter spells If the ground is too hot for you to comfortably hold your hand or bare foot on it for 10 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog’s pads Burns to a dog’s pads may appear as red, ulcerated skin or blisters; the skin on the pad may also fall off, leaving a raw and painful open wound Other signs of paw pad burns include limping, licking the paw or pads that appear darker in color than usual My notes: Imagine you walking barefoot. Is it hot? It then more than likely is too hot for your dog who doesn't wear shoes. Be mindful of cement, asphalt, even beach sand.
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Post by Bob on Jul 21, 2022 17:43:34 GMT -5
Yeah. If it's too hot for humans, it's too hot for them.
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