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That 91°F asphalt is still a hot plate, even with the rain. Our sidewalks are holding onto that heat.
Today's 91°F, feeling like 94°F with 69% humidity and rain, is brutal. For thick-coated pups like my Lab, even a quick trip outside can be too much. Pavement is 91°F, so sensitive paws can burn fast. Keep outings to potty breaks on grass only.
Even with rain, that 91°F ground temperature means asphalt can still cause burns in just a few minutes of walking your pup down Broad Street.
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Breed-specific advice for Labrador Retrievers in today's conditions.
Rain is nothing for a double coat. The outer layer repels water while the undercoat insulates. Let them enjoy it. But do dry them properly after — a damp undercoat breeds bacteria.
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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