How to protect sensitive dog paws this Summer

How to protect sensitive dog paws this Summer

What do sidewalks, driveways, pavement, asphalt, concrete, sand, tennis courts, and even artificial turf all have in common? These surfaces can absorb and retain more heat, which can, in turn, cause pain and physical harm (including burns and blisters) to your pooch’s tender paw/foot pads! This is due to their “solar reflectance” (SR) compared to natural grass. This includes ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared sunlight that is either absorbe…