08/15/2013
While at the park yesterday, in 100+ degree weather, I noticed a few people with dogs. One lady was standing on the hot pavement with her dog on a short leash which forced the dog to stand on the hot sidewalk as well... poor little pawz burning. Luckily she decided to go sit in the shade, but it brought awareness to me that not everyone realizes how hot sidewalk/pavement gets. It is a myth that the pads on a dogs pawz are tough... why do you think fiddo is jumping around? His pawz are burning!! Bend down and place your hand flat on the ground, is it hot? Would you want to walk barefoot on it? well neither would your pal I bet. Just a reminder friends to pay attention to your dogs needs this summer and keep him/her happy and healthy! see my blog post http://activepawz.com/blog/hot-diggity-dogz/ for more helpful tips!
With summer right around the corner I thought I would put together some tips to help your canine pal enjoy the hot months ahead with you while remaining happy and healthy.