TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - 2018/05/06: Cocker Spaniel dog or pet in a city public park with green grass during the springtime. (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - If you love taking your pets for walks during the summer, veterinarians are issuing renewed warnings for pet owners.
As the Philadelphia area deals with a heat wave this week, it's important to remember that a simple walk could do some serious damage to your pets.Every summer, veterinarians see burned paw pads.
Pet owners may not realize that dogs’ paw pads are quite sensitive just like human feet and hands. Their paws are not designed to handle extreme temperatures.To determine whether or not your pet is safe outdoors, veterinarians suggest.