As temperatures rise over the summer, it is “essential” to keep an eye for paw pad burns on pets whenever they go outside. “There is actually a physical burn when the paw pads are burned when the concrete is too hot,” Dr. M. Duffy Jones, DVM, told the website, adding that burns may turn to blisters and rupture.
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Here’s a 5-second rule for pet owners that you can’t afford to ignore! Did you know that it literally takes less than a minute to burn (& blister) the pads of your dogs’ feet when walking on cement/concrete and pavement surfaces?! If you’re unsure whether it’s too hot to walk your dog on pavement/asphalt, here’s […]
For many many years I have had dogs and the debate has raged on about whether the monthly cost of pet insurance is worth it. The answer is simple. It’s exactly like all insurance plans such as home insurance, medical insurance, or life insurance. It’s not worth it at all until we have that flood […]
Pavement, asphalt, wood, metal, sand and car or truck surfaces can become very hot during the summer months. These materials absorb heat from the sun and can stay hot for hours even after the sun has gone down. Temperatures on these surfaces can exceed 145° F!
