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07-02-2014, 04:55 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Does my Yorkie know when the pavement is too hot for him? Deuce likes to go out for a BM walk early in the AM and then at about 3:30 or 4:00 p.m.. It has been very hot the past few days. Part of our route is in full sun and the pavement is really hot. I tested it with my flip flops off and whoa!!!! Well I encourage Deuce to walk on the grass between the sidewalk and street but no way. He likes to trot along on the sidewalk with an occasional stop on trees, telephone poles and grass. Actually he likes to walk on the curb when he can. Today after he did his business I picked him up and tried to carry him home. Of course he wouldn't have any of that. At what point do I say no more pavement buddy. I don't want him to burn his little paws?????? What's your thoughts about this?
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07-02-2014, 05:00 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA
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| I have never had a dog that didn't feel heat under its pads. Regardless, I use my hand to test pavement heat, and my Yorkies will never walk on pavement that is too hot IMHO. They are far too easy to carry, and the risk is unacceptable to me. If your Yorkie shows any sign of discomfort due to heated pavement, I hope you will remove that danger to protect him from harm. Take care!
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07-02-2014, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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| I've always thought that if its to hot for me then its to hot for them but good question. Can't wait for others to respond.
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07-02-2014, 05:05 PM | #4 |
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| He shows no concern about the hot pavement. Just wonder if I should make the decision for him or will he make it himself. He wants to continue on the walk.
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07-02-2014, 05:13 PM | #5 |
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| LOL...yes, I am sure he is an adventurer...and their pads offer more protection than our skin does. But I watched two much larger dogs climb through the back slider window in the cab of a pickup because of heat under their pads in the bed of the truck. If he is not uncomfortable, it's probably not an issue...but I'd still watch because the heat will build up. Of course, I have lived in climates where the temperature can easily go over 100 F, so maybe I'm overly paranoid... It's an 'at the time' decision, I think.
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07-02-2014, 11:31 PM | #6 |
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| I always test with the palm of my hand and don't give them the option if it is too hot. It's just not worth them burning their paw pads.
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07-03-2014, 01:08 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA
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| I do this as well...if it's too hot for my hand, they don't have a choice but to be carried. Parking lots are especially hot, I think they are hotter than sidewalks. Either way, they get carried if it's too hot although they don't like it.
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07-03-2014, 04:37 AM | #8 |
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| I guess it doesn't bother some dogs, just like it doesn't bother some humans. When I was a kid I absolutely hated wearing shoes, and always walked on hot pavement and asphalt on 100 degree summer days. My friends all thought I was nuts, and especially their parents.
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07-03-2014, 04:52 AM | #9 |
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| I've thought a lot about that, too. I'm always checking the pavement to see if it's too hot. Katie shows no signs of it being too hot or any signs on her paws, but I am overprotective. We walk miles each day, but it's more early or late. During the day she runs playing fetch with lots of stops in her baby pool. I've thought of sneakers or sandals, but I don't think Katie would be pleased. She adjusted really well to booties, though, but they are only flannel. Summer Booties For Warm Weather Protection I use Musher's Secret on Katie's paws. It really helps. Mushers Secret-all season paw protection for your dog Is Musher's Secret just for the winter? Definitely not. Mushers protects from hot pavement and sand as well as any irritants your pet may walk through. We have many customers in Arizona and California.
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07-03-2014, 07:11 AM | #10 | |
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| Quote:
Deuce's paws are probably callosed from walking on pavement so that gives him extra protection. | |
07-03-2014, 08:32 AM | #11 |
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| I would not let him walk on pavement or sidewalk when it is so hot. In the summer we always get up early for our morning walk and wait until later in the evening for our evening walk. Have no idea why he does not seem to be bothered by it but hot pavement will burn his paw pads. Maybe he has fur covering his pads? It' is still something I would avoid. |
07-03-2014, 10:24 AM | #12 |
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| I don't know, I tend to think that if a dog was that uncomfortable w/ it, they wouldn't want to walk on it. I mean I wouldn't do long periods of time walking on super hot pavement, but for the most part, I think dogs know themselves well enough. I can tell when Jackson is too hot in general because he may stop a bit, or slow down, etc, but if he seems happy and content to keep swimming/jumping/running, I let him. Maybe some booties if you are really concerned? But paw PADS are there for a reason... they're like dogs versions of shoes (it's not equivalent to our hands or feet touching it), and while in certain extremities, booties or other protection may be needed, for the most part I think their paws can handle more than we think with just some common sense.
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07-03-2014, 01:19 PM | #13 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005
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| Just got my pup some boots called Pawz, protects her feet when we are on pavement or rocky hiking trails. |
07-03-2014, 02:23 PM | #14 |
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| Yazmin wears sandals or mesh boots during the summer. I guess I'm over protective but I won't allow her to walk on hot pavement. I do believe a dog's paws can withstand more heat than humans but just how much more? I'm also concerned she'll step on broken glass or in another's dog's pooh during our walks. I just don't feel it's worth the risk. Karen, (alldogboots) has a nice selection of footwear for dogs. She's also very helpful and pleasant to work with. Summer Booties For Warm Weather Protection |
07-04-2014, 02:41 PM | #15 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| Dogs that do a lot of walking do tend to toughen their pads but a dog that is not accustomed to a lot of walking is going to have tender pads and if your feet can't take the heat then the dog's pads are going to suffer from it too. Pavement can reach scalding temperatures depending on the kind of weather you are having. Dogs do love their walks and it could be yours does not want to miss out on a good time outside. I would try to keep him off the pavement that is in direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day. |
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