{"id":13026,"date":"2023-08-03T09:55:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/?p=13026"},"modified":"2023-08-08T11:24:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T16:24:02","slug":"hot-weather-safety-tips-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/health\/hot-weather-safety-tips-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Weather Safety Tips for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Summer is time for vacations and getting outside for all kinds of fun! Whether you\u2019re enjoying a little league game or getting in your daily walks, how do you ensure your dog stays safe out in the summer heat? We\u2019re here with a few cool ways you can keep your canine from overheating during the hotter months.<\/p>\n
When temperatures rise to 75\u00b0 Fahrenheit, be sure to keep a more watchful eye on how your dog is doing on walks. Pavement temperatures can become 40\u00b0 to 60\u00b0 hotter than the air temperature, leading to burns or blisters on your pet\u2019s paws. On those warm, sunny days, we recommend walking your dog in the grass or considering dog booties when walking on the sidewalk, asphalt or other heat-reflected surfaces. A good way to tell if the surface is too hot for your dog\u2019s paws<\/a> is by placing your hand on the ground for at least 10 seconds. Was the surface temperature too hot for you to handle? That means it\u2019s too hot for doggy paws, too.<\/p>\n Hydration is key to keeping your canine from overheating in hot weather. Cold water can immediately cool your dog down from the inside out.<\/p>\nPlenty of H2<\/sub>O is A-OK<\/h3>\n