24/7 emergency vet in Abu Dhabi

What counts as an emergency?

If you're asking the question, it's probably worth calling. We'd much rather you call about something minor than wait too long on something serious. Here are signs that always warrant an urgent call:

• Severe breathing difficulty — gasping, wheezing, blue/grey gums
• Severe bleeding that won't stop with pressure
• Hit by a car or other major trauma, even if your pet seems "okay"
• Suspected poisoning — chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol, antifreeze, human medications, plants
• Severe vomiting or diarrhoea — especially with blood, or in puppies/kittens
• Inability to urinate — particularly in male cats, this is a life-threatening emergency
• Seizures — especially first-time or lasting more than 2 minutes
• Collapse, unresponsiveness, extreme weakness
• Bloated, distended abdomen — particularly in large dogs (bloat/GDV)
• Severe heat stroke — common in UAE summers
• Eye injuries or sudden loss of vision
• Pregnancy/labour complications
• Snake bites, scorpion stings, or suspected venomous bites

How our emergency line works

When you call 050-641 1007, you reach Dr. Faisal directly — not an answering service, not a triage nurse, not voicemail. He'll assess the situation, tell you whether to come straight to the clinic or what to do at home first, and meet you if needed.

What to do while you wait

For bleeding: Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth. Don't remove embedded objects.

For poisoning: Bring the packaging or a sample of what was eaten. Don't try to make your pet vomit unless explicitly told to.

For heat stroke: Move to shade. Wet (not ice cold) towels on belly and paws. Bring water but don't force it.

For trauma: Try to keep them still. Use a board or rigid surface to transport if there's any chance of spinal injury.

For seizures: Move objects away from them. Don't put anything in their mouth. Note the time it started.