This is not a fake or an over-dramatization: dog paws are extremely at risk in extreme heat!
We received inquiries about a veterinarian's Facebook posting.
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Dog paws are not indestructible!
Even though dog paws are very well insulated and extremely resilient, they are still living tissue that can be damaged very quickly.
As a general rule, you can say that if I can no longer walk barefoot, then the dog will no longer be able to walk either (assuming normal calluses).
Unfortunately, we often see burns on dog paws, which can be easily avoided.
Even in sunny weather around 25°C, the asphalt can be boiling hot (up to 60°C).
Very simple tips:
It's better to run on the grass than on asphalt.
walks in the evening or morning when the street is cooler.
in the shadows .
If there is no other option, please dog shoes .
No dog should have to walk on hot coals.
I have put together a few basic tips for the summer:
A small collection of summer tips for dog owners (feel free to add):
1) According to the Hannover University of Veterinary Medicine, a dog weighing around 30kg needs 900ml of water per hour under constant stress (walking/exercising outside)! This means that 2 liters of water should be planned for a two-hour walk for a dog of the same size.
2) Dark dogs' fur burns quickly: a white, moistened T-shirt or cloth can help (evaporation cold + sun doesn't exactly hit the dark fur).
3) Dogs get sunburned wherever their fur doesn't cover their bodies tightly enough. Many a French bulldog has burned his nose badly! (Any dog can be affected, regardless of breed.) The following applies: wherever the (pink) dog skin is exposed to the sun, the skin must be protected! There is special sunscreen for this. Even freshly shorn dogs are at risk of sunburn.
4) Asphalt, concrete, sand... When the sun hits it, the ground heats up - and even though we only want to walk around in flip-flops, we also have to take the dog's paws into account - nobody likes to walk on hot coals.
5) If the dog voluntarily lies down in the blazing sun, that's okay as long as it doesn't lie there forever - keep an eye on it. Otherwise: offer shady places. There isn't one in front of the ice cream parlor? If in doubt, leave the dog at home.
6) In summer, long walks can be postponed to the morning and evening, especially when there is no water nearby - the atmosphere is particularly nice then.
7) There are cooling mats for lying down, cooling vests and collars for driving, longer hikes or everyday life. There are shady “dog tents” in the park that can also function as a place to retreat.
8) Dogs can suffer from heat stroke - water sports are usually good for them in the hot summer. The following applies to everything else: risk of overheating (including ball games in the shade!).
9) If the outside temperature is 25 degrees, the car heats up to 30 degrees inside within five minutes and to 42 degrees within 15 minutes - RISK TO LIFE. If you don't want to risk a broken car window or your dog's health, don't leave your dog alone in the car in summer. Even if the car is in the shade: it becomes an oven!
10) Food can be stressful: If the dog gets food, the body has to digest it - this burns energy and can put a strain on the circulatory system, which is actually responsible for preventing the body from overheating. TroFu (dry food), which swells in the stomach, draws additional fluid out of the body. Makes sense: Small portions, main ration in the evening.
11) Make your own dog ice cream: Mix natural yogurt with liver sausage and water and fill it into an ice cube maker! In small quantities, an absolutely welcome cooling solution. A Kong ice cream is very popular with dogs - especially in the nasty midday heat.
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