

We believe that every pet deserves rapid, high-quality care in a stress-free environment. Our emergency vet clinics are equipped to administer a range of treatments from IV fluids, pain management, and oxygen therapy to blood or plasma transfusions, ensuring your pet receives the best possible support in an emergency. Our goal is to treat your pet like family: with warmth, empathy, and unwavering attention to their comfort and recovery.


The City Vet Clinic blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion. Our facilities boast the highest standards in veterinary medicine, backed by an experienced team prepared for any emergency situation. By choosing us, you’re placing your trust in professionals dedicated to protecting and preserving the health of your cherished companion.
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A veterinary emergency is anysudden illness, injury or change in your pet’s condition that could pose animmediate risk to their health or wellbeing. Examples include breathingdifficulties, severe bleeding, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, seriousinjuries, repeated vomiting, difficulty urinating and extreme pain. Sometimesit’s difficult to know if you’re experiencing a genuine emergency or not – butif you’re unsure, always contact our veterinary team for advice.
Seek urgent veterinaryattention if your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, experienced aseizure, suffered significant trauma, ingested something potentially toxic oris showing signs of severe pain or distress. Sudden and significant changes inbehaviour or responsiveness should also be taken seriously. Acting quickly cangive your vet more opportunity to stabilise your pet and provide appropriatetreatment.
Contact your nearestavailable emergency veterinary service as soon as possible. If you need totransport your pet, keep them as calm and comfortable as you can (safely, ofcourse) and avoid giving food, medication or attempting home treatments unlessinstructed by a veterinary professional. Calling ahead can also help ourveterinary team prepare for your arrival.
Your pet will initially beassessed to determine the nature and severity of their condition. Animalsrequiring immediate, potentially life-saving treatment will be prioritised.Depending on the emergency, your vet may recommend diagnostic tests such asblood work or imaging before beginning appropriate treatment, which couldinclude medication, intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, wound management or surgery.
Yes. Dubai’s hightemperatures mean heatstroke is a particularly important risk for dog owners torecognise. Excessive panting, drooling, breathing difficulties, weakness,vomiting, confusion or collapse can indicate a potentially dangerous rise inbody temperature. Heatstroke can become life-threatening quickly, so suspectedcases require immediate attention from professionals.
Tell our veterinary team whathappened, when you first noticed the problem and any symptoms or behaviouralchanges you have observed. You should also mention your pet’s existing medicalconditions and medications. If poisoning is suspected, bring the product, packagingor a clear photograph of the substance where it is safe to do so, as thisinformation may help our emergency vets determine the most appropriatetreatment.
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