The summer heat in Arizona affects more than just humans' everyday lives. Here are some tips on how to best care for your dogs in triple digit temperatures.
Checking the pavement before walking your dog is important. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog. Putting booties on your dog’s paws can help, but Miguel Hernandez with Mesa Animal Control says that doesn’t guarantee their safety
“It is effective, but we still ask that you probably walk them during the cooler parts of the day," Hernandez said. "They do protect from heat surfaces, sand, pavement, asphalt, preventing burns and any discomfort."
Walking your dog at the start of the day, or in the late evening, is the best way to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke for your pet.
