Hot weather can cause roads to melt and dogs to burn their paws on asphalt, tarmac and artificial grass
For many, warm, sunny weather provides a great incentive to get outdoors.
But it also brings its problems – such as roads melting and dogs getting their paws burnt on scorching hot pavements.
Many of our emergency vets have treated dogs who have been the victim of severe burns to their paws.
However, a large number of these cases could have been avoided if owners had followed some simple safety advice.
Read our article to find out about the 7 second rule.