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Petting Zoo: Too Hot To Handle For Puppy Paws

When the sun is shining and the weather is nice, it may seem like the perfect time to take the dog on a walk. But veterinarians want you to protect your pup's paws by testing how hot the walking surfaces are before calling out "Walkies!" 

Veteranians at Shallowford Animal Hospital in North Carolina recommend saving walks for when it is cool in the evening or morning, slipping a pair of dog boots onto your pet's paws, or taking walks in the grass.