It’s not quite hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but it’s definitely hot enough to scorch the little feet of your favorite furry friend.
Any day in which the temperature stays at or above 85 degrees farenheit can prove treacherous for your dog, cat, or other four-legged friend.
Concrete and blacktop, exposed all day to direct sunshine, can hold heat in ways that are less obvious to shoe-wearing humans.
If the temperature outside is 85 degrees, expect the temperature of asphalt to be 135 degrees, which is too hot for a dog.
To determine if it’s safe for your pet to go outside or on a walk, hold your hand on the surface for ten seconds. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for you pet.
As the weather gets warmer, be sure to give your pets easy access to shade and water so that they can remain comfortable in the hi desert.
