Houston gets very hot. The heat can hurt your dog fast. The good news is that a few easy steps keep your dog safe. Here is what to do.
On a hot day the sidewalk can burn. Your dog walks with bare paws. Try the 7 second test. Put the back of your hand on the ground for 7 seconds. If it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for paws.
The best times to walk are early morning and after the sun goes down. The ground is cooler then. The air is cooler too. Keep midday walks short and slow.
Dogs get hot fast. Take water breaks. Walk in the shade when you can. Grass stays cooler than pavement.
Stop and cool your dog down if you see any of these:
On hot days our team checks the ground first. We stay in the shade. Every walker carries water bottles and a dog bowl, so pups can drink and cool off. We watch for heat trouble early, before it becomes a problem. On very hot days we go shorter and smarter, not longer. Paws come first, always.
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