Keep your pet safe through the Dubai summer
From May to September, the heat changes everything. Here is how to walk, cool, and care for your pet safely, and how to find verified sitters when you travel.
Four rules for a safe Dubai summer
Dubai summers reach 45 degrees and the ground stays hot well into the evening. These four habits keep your pet safe and comfortable from May through September.
Walk at dawn or after sunset
From May to September, the only safe windows are before 8am and after sunset. Midday pavement burns paws fast.
Run the 5-second pavement test
Press the back of your hand to the ground. If you cannot hold it for five seconds, it is too hot for your dog.
Hydrate and watch for overheating
Carry water on every outing. Heavy panting, drooling, or lethargy are signs to head indoors immediately.
Use indoor care on extreme days
Doggy daycare, drop-in visits, and in-home boarding keep pets cool when outdoor exercise is off the table.
Pet care during the summer exodus
Many Dubai families leave for weeks over the summer and around Eid. Book pet care early, because verified sitters fill quickly during peak weeks. Match the service to your pet: in-home boarding for dogs, drop-in visits for cats that prefer to stay home, and doggy daycare for working days.
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