Pavement, asphalt, wood, metal, sand and car or truck surfaces can become very hot during the summer months. These materials absorb heat from the sun and can stay hot for hours even after the sun has gone down. Temperatures on these surfaces can exceed 145° F!
We obviously want to spend gorgeous days with our dogs outside, but sometimes, that can actually hurt our fur-babies. It’s important that during warm weather seasons, we keep an eye on our dog’s health. Hot pavement can not only hurt Fido’s paws, but it can also contribute to overheating and overexertion in your pup, which […]
Once upon a time humans didn’t wear shoes or boots. Our feet were tough and calloused to guard against injuries. But as the world changed so did our attire. We realized that shoes are beneficial and protect our feet from all sorts of injuries and dirt. Similarly our dog’s domestication made their feet softer and […]
A study out of the University of Arizona found 440,000 units of bacteria along with nine different types of bacteria on a single pair of shoes. The study showed that shoes spread more viruses than toilets. Toxins from chemicals on lawns and rainwater which can contain many chemical we wouldn’t even think about. “Think about rain […]
