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It’s getting hot out there. Did you know your dogs paw pads don’t protect them from burns on hot asphalt? Most people don’t. It’s quite painful for them. What you need to know to protect them.

Test ground barefoot, use back of hand and hold on ground for 10 sec. If you can’t -THEY can’t.

Paw pads are not shoes or hooves they are sensitive like your feet.

Resources to know when and how to protect

pawpads on hot days.

What to watch out for:

https://www.toe-beans.com/blogs/pet-blog/paws-burnt-hot-pavement#table-of-contents-0 by K Marie Alto October 14, 2021

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-paws-hot-pavement/

https://www.hepper.com/burned-dog-paws-guide/

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