06/12/2026
☀️🐾 There's no doubt about it, SWFL gets HOT in the summer. 🐾☀️
While the air temperature may feel manageable, pavement can heat up fast and reach temperatures that can burn your dog's paw pads in seconds.
Before every walk, use the 7-second rule: Place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog.
🔥 Signs of paw pad burns may include:
• Limping
• Excessive licking of the feet
• Redness or discoloration
• Blisters or peeling skin
To help keep your pet safe, walk during the cooler parts of the day, stick to shaded routes when possible, and choose grass over asphalt whenever you can.
If you suspect your pet has burned their paws or is showing signs of heat-related illness, visit Fetch right away.
📍 Fetch - Fort Myers
3848 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966
📞 (239) 308-9770
🕒 Open 24/7 for Emergency Care