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When dogs are exposed to hot outdoor surfaces, they can get painful burns on their paw pads,"leading to discomfort, limping, and potentially severe injuries," according to Beal. But certain dogs breeds are also more susceptible to heat-related issues like heatstroke, which is a"life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention," she explains.
Beal is inclined to agree."Brachycephalic breeds, such as English and French Bulldogs, with their short noses and elongated soft palates, have difficulty regulating their body temperature and are highly vulnerable to heatstroke," she shares.Closely related is the Dogue de Bordeaux breed, which Henstridge groups alongside the Bulldogs in terms of heatstroke risk. The Dogue de Bordeaux is also a brachycephalic breed.