Monday, May 12, 2014

As temperatures climb, asphalt can burn your dogs feet

Many dog owners have a very wrong view of their dog pads (feet). Especially in the summer, dog pads are extremely vulnerable to burns.
 “Press the back of your hand firmly against the asphalt for 7 seconds to verify that it will be comfortable to your dog.” If it hurts you, it hurts them!
When the air temperature is this, asphalt has been measured at this:
air temp                    asphalt temp
77                                  125
86                                   135
87                                   143
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