Dog Health & Weather in New Orleans, LA
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Good morning, New Orleans dog fam!
Rainy mornings mean that NOLA heat and humidity are really gonna stick around all day, making it feel like 93°F!
Today's 89°F air, feeling like 93°F with 69% humidity and rain, is rough on all our pups. For thick-coated breeds like Labs, that high humidity makes panting less effective, increasing overheating risk. Even wet asphalt at 89°F can quickly burn paws once it dries out.
Did you know NOLA's humidity often makes paw pad burns worse? It prevents sweat evaporation, increasing overall body temp even before paws hit hot pavement!
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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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