Mansfield dog lover issues warning over scorching pavement temperatures

Mansfield Woodhouse resident Ian Sanderson warned dog owners about the risk of burns and painful blisters if you choose to walk your dog during the heatwave.

Posting on the Mansfield Woodhouse 4 Everyone Facebook Page Ian Sanderson said: “I have just used a shielded temperature probe on the pavement outside in Mansfield Woodhouse, it settled on 42 degrees Celsius that’s 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

"If you take your dog out on the pavement it WILL have severe burns and blisters on it's paws and will also probably need a trip to the vet to sort out. It is worth noting that even late on tonight, after the sun has set, it will still burn them. From one dog lover to another.”

The Dogs Trust has also urged against dog walks in the extreme heat.

A spokesman for The Dogs Trust said: “Think very carefully before you take your dog on a walk this week. With a rare red heat warning being issued in parts of the UK, hot pavements and high temperatures can quickly put dogs at risk.

“Hold the back of your hand to the ground for several seconds. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog's paws.

“Walk dogs during the coolest times of the day, such as early morning or late evening. On exceptionally hot days, it may be best to avoid walks altogether and instead focus on enrichment activities and keeping your dog cool and comfortable at home.”

The warning comes after temperatures of 35C were forecast this week in the Nottinghamshire area.

Both the Met Office and The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber warnings for the region with hot and humid weather expected to continue through the middle of the week, with exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night.

Red ‘extreme heat warnings’ have been issued for other parts of England and Wales where temperatures are expected to soar to around 40C.

The rare red warning covers central, southern and south-east England, and parts of south Wales.