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Every year, thousands of dogs suffer paw burns and heatstroke from walks at the wrong time. Here's what every dog owner should know.
At 30°C air temperature, asphalt can reach 57°C or higher — hot enough to fry an egg and burn your dog’s paw pads in seconds.
Dogs’ paw pads are sensitive. Walking on hot pavement can cause blisters, redness, and permanent tissue damage. Use the 7-second test before every walk.
Dogs cool down by panting, not sweating. High heat combined with humidity makes it impossible for them to regulate body temperature, leading to heatstroke.
The same walk can be perfectly safe at 7 AM and dangerous at 2 PM. Early morning and evening walks avoid peak pavement heat and UV exposure.
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