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to 50 degrees higher than the air temperature.

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In the meantime, test the pavement before
taking your dog out on it. Put your hand on the
HOT PAVEMENT IS A DANGER TO PETS
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Walking around sidewalk or even your bare foot. If it’s uncom-
the farmer’s market this weekend, I confronted fortably hot for you, it’ll be just as bad for your
several people who brought their dogs into the dog.
market despite clear signage saying pets aren’t Walk pets in the early morning or late in the
allowed. The reason for the sign is that the pave- evening. Inspect their paws after every walk for
ment is HOT! Summer temperatures regularly
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were limping and whining because the pads on injury, stand them in cool water or place a cool,
their paws were burning! Please tell your read- damp pad on each paw -- don’t use ice. Take
ers to leave their pets at home and respect signs them to the emergency vet if you see blisters or
that say no pets. -- Jeremy C. in Denver your dog is visibly limping.

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