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Hot days, hot paws, risk of burns: How to protect your dog's paws in summer
In summer, asphalt can be a real danger for our four-legged friends. While we protect ourselves with shoes, dogs walk directly on hot ground with their sensitive pads – with the risk of burns, cracks, or pain. In this article, you'll learn how to optimally protect your pet's paws in summer and which HEROSAN products can help you do this.
Why paw care is so important in summer
Asphalt can become painfully hot for dogs' paws at temperatures as low as 50°C – and this temperature is reached more quickly than many people realize. Walks in the midday sun or on dark surfaces are particularly risky. The result: painful pads, cracks, and inflammation.
1. The asphalt test
Before you go: Place the back of your hand on the ground for 5 seconds. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog, too. It's best to plan walks early in the morning or in the evening.
2. Pforegularly check and maintain
Dryness and heat can cause the skin on the ball of the foot to become cracked – a gateway for germs.
Regular care helps here:
Paw care with TAMACAN Pet Cream
Our TAMACAN Pet Cream was specially developed to care for stressed skin areas such as paws. It moisturizes, supports regeneration in case of cracks, and protects against environmental influences with natural ingredients such as CBD, dragon's blood , hemp oil, and beeswax.
Extra tip: Pet Cream can also help with mild sunburns on sensitive skin areas – for example, on the ears, bridge of the nose, or belly of light-colored or short-haired breeds. This makes it a versatile companion on hot days!
Application tip: Gently massage into the balls of your feet and allow to absorb briefly – ideally before going to bed or during rest breaks.
3. Be careful when walking – timing & surface
Go outside in the morning or evening – when the ground has cooled down.
Prefer forest and meadow paths – they are much gentler than asphalt.
On particularly hot days, it is better to challenge dogs mentally rather than physically.
4. Support paws from the inside – through high-quality nutrition
Healthy skin starts from within. Products with valuable omega fatty acids, vitamins, and herbs promote skin elasticity and resilience:
entoVITAL DOG Sensitive & Hypoallergenic
In addition to high-quality insect protein, these HEROSAN varieties also contain ingredients such as linseed, hemp powder, seaweed and DL-methionine, which are proven to contribute to skin and coat health.
entoVITAL DOG Vitamin Boost
Whether as a daily snack or a targeted supplement: The delicious vitamin paste supports the metabolism with biotin, vitamins E and C, strengthens skin and coat – and all this in a sustainable and climate-friendly way.
Conclusion: Summertime is paw time
With a few simple measures and the right HEROSAN products, you can make summer easier for your dog – without any hot surprises.
Important : In case of visible injuries, excessive licking, or persistent limping, a veterinarian should always be consulted.
