If It's Too Hot For You, It's Too Hot For Them
Hot weather precautions seem like something that should be common knowledge, yet sometimes it’s easy to overlook the obvious. Most pet owners are aware of the incredible danger of leaving their dogs in the car for even a moment, but what many don’t think about is the temperature of the ground when it’s hot outside.
A simple rule to remember if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them. If you wouldn’t walk barefoot on the asphalt, sidewalk, and even the sand or dirt, your dogs shouldn’t either. Instead of slipping off your shoes, a good way to test the temperature is to press the back of your hand to the ground: if it’s too hot to hold your hand against, it’s definitely too hot for your dog’s paws.
Ways to beat the heat:
Walk your dogs early in the morning before the sun has had the chance to heat the ground all day.
A small wading pool filled with just several inches of water provides hours of summer fun for canine friends.
Ice cubes in the water bowl are both entertaining and refreshing.
Keep those pups cool and walk safely!