Dogs and hot asphalt don't get along: how to protect their paws in hot weather

    Beware of the hot asphalt when taking our dogs out for a walk. In fact, the asphalt temperatures can rise a lot compared to those of the air and cause, in addition to a heatstroke, problems with the paws of dogs.

    He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

    Attention toboiling asphalt when we take our dogs out for a walk. In fact, the asphalt temperatures can rise a lot compared to those of the air and cause, in addition to a heatstroke, problems with the paws of dogs.





    Suffice it to say that if the air temperature on a summer day is around 30 ° C, that of the asphalt could reach up to 55°C.

    Indeed, who among us would like to walk barefoot on hot asphalt? Let's think, then, how much our dogs risk suffering.

    To understand how hot asphalt can be, it is enough place the palm of one hand on the road surface for a few seconds. If the asphalt is really hot, our dogs' paws may need protection.

    Hot asphalt can cause burns. For this the paw pads protection turns out to be really important. It is obvious to say to avoid walking during the hottest hours of the day, also because the asphalt retains heat for a long time, so it could be really hot even in the evening hours.

    Read also: HOW TO PROTECT OUR DOGS FROM THE HOT SUMMER

    Dog paw pads are not made by themselves to come into contact with asphalt but for a life in natural environments, including grass, earth and gardens.

    You will notice that your dog is bothered by the heat of the asphalt and the heat in general when he will tend to lie on the ground rather than walk, to stop or to hopping on the paws.

    Read also: DOG CLOSED IN CAR UNDER THE SUN, WHAT TO DO?

    Dogs and hot asphalt don't get along: how to protect their paws in hot weather   Photo Credit: Alice in Goldenland

    protect the pads of the paws of your dogs, it is possible to heal the pads with special moisturizers or natural balms, specifically designed for pets. And try to make frequent stops in the shade during walks. Find everything you need at pet stores (and online too).



    Ask your vet for more advice on protecting your dog's pads.

    Finally, to protect your dog from heat and heatstroke, always put at his disposal bowls of fresh water, both indoors and outdoors, in a sheltered and shaded area. And also absolutely avoid leaving the dog in the car in the sun, because the rise in temperatures inside the car is very dangerous for our four-legged friend.


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