Page 24 - Summer 2022 Newsletter

HEALTH

Burnt dog paws are a common injury in dogs and can
be quite uncomfortable for your pet. Your dog’s paw
is made up of several cushioned surfaces of skin

known as paw pads. While paw pads are made of
tough skin, they are still susceptible to damage.

Hot surfaces are the most common cause of paw pad

burns in dogs. During the hot summer months,
concrete and pavements can get extremely hot.
When dealing with hot surfaces, the burn may happen
as soon as your pet makes contact.

However, in most cases, it happens after prolonged exposure.
When your dog’s excitement level is up, they may not show
signs of discomfort right away. Often, dog owners don’t notice
anything is wrong until the walk or playtime is over.

If you can't walk barefoot then why expect your dog to do it?

Be wise, be thoughtful, be kind.

Please be responsible and help to save lives.

Dear Mum and Dad
Let me stay home. It's too hot for me to walk and run.

I walk and run beside you, I feel my paws burn.
I sweat through my paws, my whole body is boiling, but I keep going.

In the heat and the sun, with my tongue out and my eyes flashing

My paws are burning, my tongue is dry and my head is pounding in the
heat that my body cannot get rid of …

Let me stay home where I can enjoy the sun, with a large bowl of cool
water, somewhere in the shade.

And best of all, a cool area with grass.

Love Your Dog

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