06/07/2026
🔥IT IS HOT OUTSIDE!!!🔥
🐾 HOT PAVEMENT HURTS DOGS 🐾
Did you know pavement can become dangerously hot—even when the air temperature doesn’t feel extreme?
☀️ Air Temp → Pavement Temp77°F = 125°F pavement86°F = 135°F pavement95°F = 145°F pavement
At 125°F or higher, painful paw burns can happen in as little as 60 seconds.
🐶 Hot pavement can cause:
⚠️ Burned paw pads
⚠️ Pain and limping
⚠️ Blisters or p*eled skin
⚠️ Infection risk
⚠️ Long-term paw damage
Try the 7-second test ✋Place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds.If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
Protect those paws:
✅ Walk early morning or late evening
✅ Choose grass or shaded paths
✅ Keep pets hydrated
✅ Consider booties or paw protection
A quick pavement check can prevent a painful injury. ❤️🐾