Dog Health & Weather in El Paso, TX
Live dog health conditions for El Paso, TX — updated hourly.
Hey El Paso dog families!
Those 16 mph winds might feel nice, but they're drying out the air and making that 107°F asphalt even hotter for paws, heads up!
Even with clouds, 97°F is serious business for any dog, especially a thick-coated Lab. That 'feels like' 92°F is still too much for long walks. Keep those outings to before 10 AM or after 6 PM to avoid scorching paws and overheating, even for allergy-prone pups.
Our UV Index is a blistering 10.5 today, even with clouds! This extreme UV can harm a dog's eyes and cause sunburn on short-coated breeds or exposed areas like noses.
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Paw burns can occur in under 60 seconds above 120°F. Grass is always significantly cooler.
Today's Health Notes
Breed-specific advice for Labrador Retrievers in today's conditions.
Good news: dry heat lets the coat do some of its insulating work. Bad news: it's still too hot for extended play. Your thick-coated dog will want to keep going — you need to be the one to stop.
Dry heat pulls moisture from a thick coat. Brush regularly to distribute natural oils — it keeps the coat healthy and improves its natural insulating properties.
Dry heat dries out the skin under a thick coat, weakening the skin barrier. That's when environmental allergens penetrate and cause itching, hot spots, and redness. A humidifier indoors helps more than you'd think.
Dry heat training for thick coats: early morning water work if you have access. Swimming is the only exercise that tires them out without overheating. Plus you can train retrieves.
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