How to Tell if Pavement is Too Hot for Your Dog’s Paws
When Are Sidewalks and Roads Too Hot for Your Dog’s Paws?
The Seven-Second Test
There’s a simple seven-second test to check whether the pavement is too hot for your pet’s paws. Just touch the pavement with the back of your hand for seven seconds.
If you can’t hold your hand there for the full seven seconds, then it’s also too hot for your dog’s paws. Same difference, if you walk barefoot and can’t tolerate the pavement heat, neither can your … Read more