Dog Health & Weather in Melbourne, VIC
Live dog health conditions for Melbourne, VIC — updated hourly.
Good morning, Melbourne dog families!
That 73°F feels great, but don't let the clouds fool you—asphalt's hitting 83°F, so paws up!
Today's 73°F air temperature might feel pleasant, but our thicker-coated mates like Labradors will still feel the heat, especially with 62% humidity. The big one is the 83°F asphalt; it can burn paws quickly. All our dogs need shorter walks on grass and plenty of water today.
Did you know that even with clouds, today's UV Index of 9.3 can cause sunburn on exposed skin, especially noses and bellies, for all our dogs?
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Today's Health Notes
Breed-specific advice for Labrador Retrievers in today's conditions.
Warm is where thick-coated breeds start working harder to stay cool. They'll handle walks fine, but running or extended fetch will push them. Keep water available.
This is peak shedding season for double-coated breeds. Daily brushing saves your furniture and helps them regulate temperature. Use an undercoat rake — it's the right tool for the job.
Spring pollen clings to thick coats and gets carried indoors. Your dog becomes a walking allergen sponge. A quick brush after walks removes 80% of surface pollen before it transfers to your furniture and their skin.
Your thick-coated dog has energy to burn in warm weather. Channel it into structured exercise — heel work, fetch with obedience, or trail work. A tired brain beats a tired body.
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