UK dog owners warned about threat of heat causing paw bleeds
The UK has been treated to glorious sunshine over the past few weeks, sunshine that we really aren't conditioned to deal with.
Our walls are well-insulated and are designed to keep heat in, which means when summer comes around each year, we Brits sweat like pigs at the first sign of heat.A dog is extremely prone to heat when they walk on the pavement or floor, this can sometimes cause bleeding. A couple of dogs enjoying the RSPCA watering hole on #salttipcorner at #applebyhorsefair pic.twitter.com/CHGGar5crzIf it is too hot for you to walk outside barefoot, it is too hot for your dogs, too.If you cannot comfortably hold your palm to the pavement for 10 seconds or more, it is too hot for your dog’s paws.
Unfortunately, pets can and do suffer burns on their paw pads from walking on surfaces that are too hot.Burns to the paws are a serious medical issue and require prompt attention from a veterinarian.However, a variety of factors, including hot pavement, wintery conditions, chemicals, dry air, exposure to rough surfaces, and excessive licking can cause dry, cracked paw pads.Dry and cracked paws can be painful and put your pet at risk of infection.
It's generally safe to walk dogs in temperatures of up to 19°C but be careful when the mercury rises above this.Heat stroke in dogs is essentially a high temperature not caused by a fever.
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