Danger!: Dog Paws Burn in Heat
It is that season and we wish to remind all homeowners in Comstock Park HOA that the heat substantially increases the temperature on asphalt and concrete! An outside temperature of 90 degrees means the asphalt temperature is 150 degrees.
Burn symptoms are as follows:
The affected area is reddened and swollen (1st degree)
Clear blisters are visible (2nd degree)
The skin is charred (3rd degree)
You can avoid burning your dog’s paws by:
Do the “seven-second test” before walking your dog.
Walk your dog on grass or in meadows.10
Walk your dog at times when the ground is cooler – early in the morning or late in the evening.
If your dog’s paws get burnt, call your vet as soon as possible. If not treated properly, the paws can get horribly infected and it can be expensive.