The hot weather is here and it’s important to be aware of how to protect your dog’s paws this summer from hot pavement.

As you’ve probably experienced, pavement reaches much hotter temperatures than the air and these temps can really hurt your fur baby. Ouch!

In fact, pavement temps can reach in excess of 145 degrees on days when the air temp is above 90.

To avoid burns (which can range from being uncomfortable for your dog to requiring immediate medical attention), we recommend these 4 tips for protecting your dog’s paws: