![]() I was shocked at how warm our little patch of grass could get during the day. It’s literally 104 degrees today and it’s only early May, so we’ve sectioned off a shaded portion of our yard to protect our dogs’ feet. ![]() ![]() Keeping this in mind, if you live in a really hot climate, fence off a shaded area for potty breaks during the day. This sounds a bit naive, but do you remember walking on warm sand at the beach? It didn’t feel hot at first, but after walking for a couple of minutes, it got really hot! □ In Hot Climates, Set Up a Potty Areaĭogs don’t necessarily understand that hot surfaces will burn their feet. Splurge on the good dog booties that truly work. We all know walking on hot concrete wearing socks, thin lotion or thin-soled shoes is painful. Paw wax, thin socks or booties, or dog booties with thin soles won’t last on hot surfaces. While I try to focus on what works (being positive), sometimes I need to discuss ways that don’t keep your dog’s paws protected from the heat. Once you’ve test-driven your dog’s new booties several times, and you know your dog’s feet are protected, then have fun! What Doesn’t Work Always check your dog’s feet several times (every couple of minutes) while he’s wearing his new booties. However, never assume your dog’s new booties are invincible. They’re easy to put on and stay on and they’ll protect your dog’s feet. My favorite brands are Muttlinks and Ruffwear booties. You’ll need to purchase protective dog booties for your dog’s feet. If walking in the early morning doesn’t work for you, and you prefer to walk your dog late in the afternoon, remember that outdoor surfaces are still scorching hot. An added bonus of walking your dog early in the morning is being able to watch the beautiful sunrise with your best buddy! Allowing cement, gravel, asphalt or any easily heated surface to cool down overnight is best, but make sure walks are completed before or as the sun is rising. There are several ways to protect your dog’s paw pads from the heat, but the easiest way is walking your dog early in the morning. If you’re unable to stand or walk for a short period of time on any heated surface, then it’s too hot for your dog’s paws too. You need to feel surfaces for a true test.īefore walking your dog, take a moment and feel the temperature of different surfaces by standing on them barefoot. Ignore the temperature outside because sidewalks can heat up quickly even on sunny 75-degree days. How to Protect Dog Paws From Heat Feel Surfaces For Heatĭon’t assume surfaces are cool. ![]() So it’s important you protect your dog’s paws from burns caused by hot surface areas, such as sidewalks, roadways, gravel, artificial grass (this stuff gets really hot!) and other surfaces that heat up quickly. This happens way more frequently than most pet owners would ever think. Some dog paw burns are so severe that layers of paw pads disappear, causing tissue to be exposed. Your dog’s paws are super sensitive like the heels of our feet and can easily burn from exposure to warm or hot surfaces. ![]() They don’t wear shoes and their paw pads are not invincible calluses. With that said, humans are oblivious to hot surfaces because we wear shoes we don’t know how hot surfaces can become. As the temperature rises, so does surface temperatures. It’s getting warmer, which means summer is pretty much around the corner.
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