{"id":30,"date":"2022-06-02T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orovilleanimalhealthcenter.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2022-06-02T07:59:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:59:38","slug":"hot-dog-keep-your-pets-paws-safe-from-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orovilleanimalhealthcenter.com\/blog\/hot-dog-keep-your-pets-paws-safe-from-the-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Dog! Keep Your Pet\u2019s Paws Safe from the Summer Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Longer days, barbecues, and long afternoons by the pool are just a few of the reasons we love summer. As we enjoy the perks of the season, however, it is important to remember that our pets need a little extra attention so they too can enjoy summer. Oroville Animal Health Center <\/a>wants to help you protect your pet\u2019s paws from the heat as you enjoy the season together: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Protect Your Pet\u2019s Paws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your pet\u2019s paws take them through the world, and a significant increase in temperature can make it extremely uncomfortable to walk on them. Hot pavement, sand, and even grass could lead to blisters or even burns on your pup\u2019s paws. If you\u2019ve ever had a bad blister, you know how miserable it is to keep walking until it heals. Luckily, you have shoes and socks to help you with the healing process. Our pets are not do not have this same luxury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Tenderly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many pet owners do not realize just how hot asphalt can get during the summer. If the air temperature is a pleasant 77 degrees, the pavement will be a scorching 125 degrees. Once temperatures soar into the nineties, however, the asphalt will get to more like 149 degrees. A good way to gauge whether or not the pavement is too hot is to put your bare hand or foot down. If it\u2019s too hot for you to hold it down for at least 10 seconds, it\u2019s too hot for your pet\u2019s paws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paw Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the summer months, try to keep your pet inside during the hottest parts of the day. For additional paw protection, you can consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n