DOG BRISK WALK SKIN
When sidewalks and roads are that hot, they can burn human skin and a dog’s unprotected paws. It is a legitimate concern, as asphalt surfaces can reach 125 degrees in the direct sun when the air temperature hits 77 degrees, according to Climate Central, an independent nonprofit that researches the changing climate and how it affects people’s lives. Henriquez worries about taking Otis out for walks when the sun is blazing, because his paws could get singed on sidewalks. It was a sunny day in the upper 60s in Massachusetts, perfect for being outside. Sidewalks can feel like hot griddlesĮmely Henriquez recently was walking her dog Otis, an American Staffordshire terrier, on a fairly cool day in the Northeast. It's advice that dog and cat owners in Rochester might remember as even this city could face more heat waves in the years ahead. Rozanski warned never to leave pets inside a hot car on a severely hot day because the inside can feel like an oven, and make sure they always have plenty of water to drink. That doesn’t mean dogs are dumb, it’s just that some breeds love to frolic outside and have a tough time turning off the energy switch when they get overheated.
Dogs shed excess heat differently than humans do.Ĭats aren’t immune from the risks, but Rozanski noted they’re generally smart enough to stop exercising when overheated. The caution is heightened for dogs as climate crisis heats the planet, creating dangerous risks when pets are outside in the hot summer months. “You have to be really cautious when you take a dog for a walk when it’s hot outside,” said Elizabeth Rozanski, an associate professor of emergency and critical care at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Your experience of heat can differ from your dog's This year, about 20 days are expected to reach or exceed that 90 heat index locally.Īnd, in our region, the number of summer days with "hot pavement" conditions for dog paws has risen steadily since 1970 due to global heating, according to experts at Climate Central. During a typical summer, three decades ago, Rochester would have pierced the 90-degree heat-index threshold about 10 days, according to analysis from First Street data. This year, twice as many hot days as normal are anticipated in Rochester. ☀️💁🏼♀️ Welcome to summer with a dog 🐾 Rochester, New York - Sarah (She/Her) 🐺 May 26, 2020 ✔️ Dog sits in front of installed air conditioner That level of citywide heat and higher expected in 2023 can be a health hazard for dogs who are exerting themselves, depending on localized factors such as how much they are surrounded by impervious surfaces like hot pavement. The forecast calls for hotter days this week, with maximum temperatures higher than 80.
Or you and your dog will both be hot, but you might not realize they are in a danger zone. At least when the weather is nice.īut as climate crisis changes summers in New York State for the rest of our lifetimes, getting hotter year after year, there will at times be a difference between a nice day for us and for them. ROCHESTER - Dogs love taking walks, and we enjoy it, too. If it’s too hot to hold it there for 7+ seconds, find a spot with grass or shade to walk your dog.
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