Summer Hits Different When You're Covered in Fur

You step outside in July and the heat slaps you like it has personal issues.

Now imagine that… but you’re covered in fur, you can’t sweat properly, you can’t grab an iced latte. That’s your pet’s summer in the UAE.

And honestly? They’re handling it better than most of us.

But UAE heat isn’t just annoying for pets. It can be dangerous fast.

So here’s what you need to know before your dog starts looking at you like, “Are we walking or are we surviving?”

Keep them cool, hydrated, shaded, and away from hot cars like your life depends on it.

Because theirs actually might.

Grab summer pet essentials on BookMyPet and keep your furry CEO safe, cool, and unbothered all season.

The Real Problem: Your Pet Can't Cool Down the Way You Do

Dogs only sweat through their paw pads. Their main cooling system is panting — and in UAE humidity, panting barely works. The air is too saturated for it to do its job. A short midday walk can push them into dangerous territory faster than most owners expect.

Cats are slightly more heat-resistant. Smaller animals — rabbits, birds, guinea pigs — are among the most vulnerable of all.

Hot Pavement Is Not a Joke

UAE asphalt in direct sun can get hot enough to burn paw pads in under a minute.

Yes. Under a minute.

So before you take your pet out, do the five-second hand test: place your hand on the pavement for five seconds. If you can’t handle it, neither can their paws.

Best walk times:
Before 8 AM or after 7 PM.

Basically, walk them when the sun is not trying to personally attack everyone.

After Every Walk: Wipe Those Paws

After walks, clean their paws with something gentle and cooling.

Grab Pawsitiv Hypoallergenic Natural Aloe Vera Wipes or Pawise Deep Cleaning Wipes on BookMyPet.

Quick, gentle, cooling, and perfect for post-walk paw care.

Summer Grooming: Because Fur Has a Full-Time Job

Your pet’s coat is not just there for the aesthetic.

It actually helps regulate their body temperature — which is why random summer shaving is not always the glow-up people think it is.

Especially with double-coated breeds.

Shaving them can backfire badly and make them even hotter. Basically, you tried to help… and accidentally gave their fur system a software crash.

The safer move? Proper grooming.

Book a grooming session through BookMyPet, then keep the home routine easy with the right products:

Pawise Magic Grooming Glove
Removes loose fur that traps heat. Also makes you look like the responsible pet parent you keep saying you are.

Oxyfresh Pet Shampoo 8oz
Gentle, clean, and won’t strip the coat. 

Nootie Sweet Pea & Vanilla Whitening & Brightening Dog Shampoo
A proper between-groom refresh for when your dog starts smelling like outside, decisions, and humidity.

Padovan PetWipes Muschio Bianco Maxi Wipes
Quick cool-down wipes for hot days, aka the pet version of “I need to freshen up before I speak to anyone.”

Supplements: Summer Support, But Make It Smart

UAE heat does not just make pets tired. It can stress their joints, skin, coat, and immunity.

So no, supplements are not “extra.” They’re the behind-the-scenes support crew.

My Beau Vitamin & Mineral Tasty Oil for Dogs & Cats
Daily support for skin and overall health. Tiny drizzle, big responsible-parent energy.

My Beau Skin & Hair Supplement
Great when the heat starts drying out the coat and your pet begins looking slightly emotionally unavailable.

My Beau Vet Collection Bone & Joint
Perfect for senior pets or breeds prone to joint issues, because summer should not come with creaky-walk energy.

Find it all on the BookMyPet app.

Just everything your pet needs to survive summer with style, comfort, and fewer side-eyes.

Don't Skip Ear & Dental Care in Summer

Humidity and heat create the perfect environment for ear infections and bacteria buildup. Summer is actually when hygiene matters most.

• Oxyfresh Pet Ear Cleaner 8oz — regular cleaning prevents infections before they start
• Oxyfresh Pet Dental Gel + Oxyfresh Pet Dental Water Additive 16oz — because dental health doesn't take a summer break

Signs of Heatstroke — Know Them Before You Need To

Excessive panting, heavy drooling, lethargy, glazed eyes, vomiting, stumbling, not responding to commands, any of these: act immediately.

• Move them somewhere cool and air-conditioned
• Offer water, don't force it
• Apply cool (not ice-cold) water under their armpits and belly
• Book a vet through BookMyPet, heatstroke is a medical emergency, don't wait it out

Don’t Risk Their Safety in a Parked Car. Book a Pet Taxi Straight from BookMyPet.

Leaving your pet in a parked car during UAE summer is not “just five minutes.”

It’s a heat trap with cup holders.

A parked car can hit 50°C in minutes even in the shade, even with the window cracked, even if you’re “just grabbing one thing.”

There is no errand short enough.

So instead of turning your car into a tiny desert oven, book a Pet Taxi straight from BookMyPet.

Vet visit? Grooming appointment? Boarding drop-off?
They get there air-conditioned, safe, and stress-free.

Basically: less panic, more pawfessional chauffeur energy

You Go to Maldives, They Go to Paw-lidays.

Going away during the hottest weeks? BookMyPet connects you with vetted boarding options across the UAE. Climate-controlled, attentive, and one less thing to stress about.

Everything in this guide , the wipes, the supplements, the shampoos, grooming, vet visits, taxi, boarding, is one app away.

Download BookMyPet. Sort your pet's summer before the heat does it for you.