Emergency Vet Dubai: What to Do When Your Pet Has an Accident

Not every health concern requires an emergency visit, but the following signs should prompt you to call a vet immediately:

• Difficulty breathing, gasping, or choking

• Collapse or inability to stand

• Seizures or uncontrolled trembling

• Suspected poisoning or ingestion of a toxic substance

• Severe bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure

• Suspected broken bones or trauma after an accident

• Swollen, hard, or painful abdomen

• Inability to urinate (especially in male cats — this is a life-threatening emergency)

• Prolonged vomiting or diarrhoea with blood

If your pet is showing any of these signs, call a vet immediately. At Mike's Vet, you can reach us on +971 4 283 7744 or WhatsApp us.

Stay calm — your pet can sense your anxiety, and a calm owner means a calmer patient. Here's what to do while you prepare to leave for the clinic:

**For injured pets:** Handle them carefully and minimise movement. A painful animal may bite even if they have never done so before — use a towel to wrap and support them. Do not attempt to splint fractures yourself.

**For poisoning:** Do not induce vomiting unless specifically instructed to by a vet. Call us and tell us exactly what your pet ingested, including the product name and how much they may have eaten.

**For cats:** Transport in a secure carrier. If injured, line the carrier with a soft towel and keep it flat in the car.

**For dogs:** Keep them as still as possible. If they're too large to carry safely, call us — we can advise on how to move them safely.

Dubai's environment presents some specific emergency risks for pets:

**Heatstroke** — Temperatures in Dubai can exceed 45°C. Never leave a pet in a car, and watch for heavy panting, drooling, and collapse in the heat. Move your pet to a cool area and apply cool (not cold) water before driving to the vet.

**Toxin ingestion** — Common household toxins include xylitol (in sugar-free products), grapes and raisins, certain plants, cleaning products, and human medications.

**Road accidents** — With Dubai's high traffic density, road accidents are a significant risk for pets that escape outdoors.

**Urinary blockage in male cats** — A blocked bladder is one of the most common life-threatening emergencies in cats. Signs include straining to urinate, crying out, and a hunched posture. This requires immediate treatment.