Too Hot for Dogs Too!

DO NOT walk your dog in the heat! Besides possible heatstroke, just like humans, your dog could likely be scorching the pads on his paws. Veterinarians say that burns can occur when the surface exceeds 125 degrees. To illustrate, I took some measurements of some surface temperatures today at 10:30 am and again at 12:30 pm. And these are still not the hottest time of day! As a rule of thumb (or paw), if you can't stand on it barefoot then don't let your dog walk on it! 

Jan Null, CCM
Golden Gate Weather Services
jnull@ggweather.com