24/06/2024
Please remember to check the pavements before taking your dog for a walk this summer - remember that dogs sweat glands are on their paws so should the pavements be warm or even hot your 4 pawed babies will be in pain as it will be like walking on hot boiling water!
Remember, if it’s too hot for your hands or your bare feet, then it’s too hot for their paw pads! ⚠️
If you’re unsure whether it’s okay to let your pet go for a walk on pavements, a simple way to test the temperature is by holding your bare skin on the tarmac for five seconds ⏱️
If you find it painful, then your pet will find it painful to walk on!
To protect your pet, it’s best to avoid walks during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 8am and 6pm. If you can't safely exercise your dog, missing a day won't hurt.
[Visual description: A close-up picture of a dog’s paw pad which looks very red and sore after being burnt from walking on a hot pavement.]
