How hot is too hot to walk a dog?

While everyone is trying to beat the unbearable summer heat, it's important to keep your animals' safety in mind, too. read more

It depends on the dog. Like the other Rover sitter above, if the heat index is above 100 I don't walk. If it is extremely hot or overly humid, I gauge how the dog is doing on the walk. My other concern is the pavement temperature. I try to stay to grass areas but in some of the neighborhoods pavement and asphalt are unavoidable. read more

If your dog shows signs of overheating, remove them from the hot environment immediately and try the following steps: Put your dog in the bath tub. Run a cool (not cold) shower over your pet, covering the whole body -- especially the back of the head and neck. read more

Health This Simple Trick Will Tell You If It's Too Hot To Walk Your Dog This viral Facebook post gives a new meaning to the "five-second rule." read more