06/22/2026
A small summer test that could save your dog's paws>>>
A 75-degree day at a 7 a.m. walk is comfortable. The same walk at 11 a.m. on hot pavement is dangerous — even on days that don't feel that hot to you.
The seven-second test:
Press the back of your hand against the sidewalk. If you can't hold it there for seven seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws.