Dog Health & Weather in Baton Rouge, LA
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Good morning, Baton Rouge dog parents!
Rain doesn't mean cool down today; that 97°F asphalt is still scorching hot for paws!
With a 'feels like' 101°F and 78% humidity, thick-coated dogs like our Labs are at high risk for overheating. Even with the rain, the air is heavy and dangerous. Keep walks super short and stick to shaded grassy areas; any pavement at 97°F will burn sensitive paw pads quickly.
Did you know asphalt at 97°F can burn paw pads in just seconds? That's our ground temp today – avoid it like a gator avoids a leash!
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Breed-specific advice for Labrador Retrievers in today's conditions.
That double coat is waterproof on the outside. Your thick-coated dog probably loves rain walks. Just dry the undercoat thoroughly when you're home — trapped moisture causes hot spots.
After a rain walk, your thick-coated dog looks fine on the surface but the undercoat is wet. Towel the undercoat thoroughly or use a blow dryer — damp undercoat causes hot spots and musty smell.
Rain soaks through the outer coat and creates a damp microclimate against the skin where yeast and bacteria multiply. If your thick-coated dog smells musty after rainy days, it's a skin infection brewing. Dry the undercoat thoroughly.
Most thick-coated dogs don't mind rain, which makes it great training weather. Fewer people at the park means fewer distractions. Work on the skills that need a quieter environment.
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