Hot Pavement Burns Dog Paws | Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Hot pavement can burn dog paws in seconds. During summer, asphalt and concrete heat up far faster than the air temperature, causing painful paw pad burns in dogs. In this video, veterinarian Dr Leigh explains: - how hot pavement causes dog paw burns - why dog paw pads are vulnerable despite looking tough - early signs of burnt dog paws including licking, limping, redness, and peeling - what to do immediately if your dog burns their paws - when to contact your vet - how to prevent paw pad burns with simple summer safety tips Dog paw burns do not always show straight away. Some dogs become sore hours later once deeper tissue damage develops, making early recognition important. If you cannot stand barefoot on the pavement for five seconds, it is too hot for your dog’s paws. Walk dogs early morning or evening, choose grass or shaded paths, and avoid hot roads during the day. This video is essential viewing for dog owners during summer to help prevent painful and avoidable paw pad injuries. Love our work and want to see more? Please subscribe: 🙏 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWK6aVLT1Rbxp4fOU6b8Mpg?sub_confirmation=1 Get Free Vet Advice via our weekly newsletter: https://yourvetonline.activehosted.com/f/13 Check out more from Your Vet Online: ✅ https://www.yourvetonline.com ✅ https://facebook.com/yourvetonline ✅ https://instagram.com/yourvetonline ✅ https://www.twitter.com/yourvetonline ✅ https://pinterest.com.au/yourvetonline/ The information provided on the Your Vet Online YouTube channel is not a substitute for the assessment and advice given in a consult by a suitably qualified veterinarian. The information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute specific vet advice for any individual cat, dog, horse or animal of any other species. For more personalised information head over to Https://www.YourVetOnline.com