15 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer
1 Walk at cooler times of day Early mornings are the best time or late evenings after the sun has gone down. The hottest time of the day is around 3 - 5 pm 2 Use Shoes/Boots or Pet Balm/Wax Asphalt temperatures can reach as high as 56 degrees hotter than the air temperature! Having your dog wear boots during the hottest time of day can help prevent burns, blisters, and other damage to their paw pads. But, if they are anything like us (Nubbies and Tails Crew) they might not be so forthcoming to wearing such things so the next best thing is Paw Balm/Wax. Paw balm/wax can help soothe and protect our paws from the heat, elements, and cracking A few other quick tips to keep your pup’s pads safe in hot weather Walk in the shade as much as possible Avoid black asphalt and try to walk on sidewalks and lighter-colored ground Walk on grass as much as possible, it’s much cooler than concrete or asphalt Try letting your pup follow the lead, they will often be better at