Hot/Cold Paw Index
Hot Paw Index
| Air Temperature | Asphalt Temperature |
|---|---|
| 25°C / 77°F | 52°C / 125°F |
| 30°C / 86°F | 57°C / 135°F |
| 31°C / 87°F | 62°C / 143°F |
Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association
At 52°C / 125°F skin destruction happens in seconds.
It is hot enough to fry an egg.
Cold Paw Chart
Is it Too Cold for My Dog?
| Temperature |
Small Dog |
Medium Dog |
Large Dog |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | 🐶 | 🐶 | 🐶 |
| 10 to 5 | 50 to 41 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 to 0 | 41 to 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 to -5 | 32 to 23 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| -5 to -10 | 23 to 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| -10 to -15 | 14 to 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Below -15 | Below 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
1
Little to no discomfort – Paw protection is optional.
Minimum risk of harm.
2
Minor discomfort – Consider use of paw protection.
Risk of harm from salt irritation and ice balls between paw pads.
3
Medium discomfort – Paw protection is highly recommended.
Risk of harm from salt irritation, ice balls between paw pads and cracking of paw pads.
4
Severe discomfort – Paw protection is highly recommended.
Risk of harm from salt irritation, ice balls between paw pads, cracking of paw pads and frostbite.
5
Extreme discomfort – Paw protection is a must!
Risk of harm from salt irritation, ice balls between paw pads, cracking of paw pads and frostbite.