{"id":11759,"date":"2022-10-17T09:08:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T08:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=11759"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:26:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:26:01","slug":"when-is-it-too-hot-to-walk-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/when-is-it-too-hot-to-walk-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog and How to Keep It Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When is it too hot to walk a dog?<\/p>\n

Many owners ask themselves that question before exercising their loyal companions since they want to keep them safe from dehydration and heat strokes.<\/p>\n

Well, temperatures at or above 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C) are extremely dangerous to dogs, regardless of their condition, and some may be at risk even in cooler conditions.<\/p>\n

Read all about it below!<\/p>\n

When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog?<\/h2>\n

You may not realize just how it can get for your dogs since you both love your daily walks during bright summer days until you see them panting in distress.<\/p>\n

Unlike us, dogs are much less resilient to extreme heat<\/strong>, especially if they have to walk and exercise on scorching hot tarmac with their bare paws.<\/p>\n

So to avoid burned paw pads, dehydration, and overheating, most veterinary services recommend staying at home when it’s upwards of 90\u00b0F<\/strong> (32\u00b0C) outside.<\/p>\n

However, per the handy Vets Now infographic<\/a>, dog owners should reconsider taking out their dog for a walk even in temperatures as low as 68\u00b0F<\/strong> (20\u00b0C):<\/p>\n