UAE Pet Emergency Guide
دليل طوارئ الحيوانات الأليفة في الإمارات
Know the UAE-specific hazards, emergency contacts, and first-response steps before you need them.
UAE Emergency Contacts
أرقام الطوارئ في الإمارات
Dubai Municipality (Animal Control)
800-900
Dubai
Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety
800-555
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah City Municipality
06-566-3000
Sharjah
K9 Friends Emergency
04-887-8739
Dubai
PAWS Abu Dhabi
02-557-4228
Abu Dhabi
Dubai Falcon Hospital (24hr Vet)
04-332-2772
Dubai
Emergency Situations
حالات الطوارئ وكيفية التعامل معها
Heatstroke
ضربة الشمس
Signs to Watch
What to Do
The #1 killer of pets in UAE summers. Move to AC immediately. Apply cool (NOT ice cold) water. Offer small sips of water. Rush to an emergency vet — do not wait.
Poisoning
التسمم
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Call your vet immediately. Common UAE hazards: date pits, desert plants, household pesticides. Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you.
Hit by Vehicle
التعرض لحادث
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Carefully move the pet onto a flat surface. Apply pressure to bleeding wounds. Call Dubai Roads Authority (800-9090) if on a highway. Rush to emergency vet.
Choking
الاختناق
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Check the mouth for visible objects. For dogs, try the Heimlich maneuver. Keep calm and rush to nearest 24-hour vet clinic.
Severe Bleeding
نزيف حاد
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth. Keep the animal calm and still. Elevate if possible. Get to a vet within 15 minutes.
Eye Injury
إصابة العين
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Do not touch or rub the eye. Sand and desert dust are common UAE eye hazards. Use saline rinse if available. See a vet promptly.
Insect / Scorpion Sting
لسعة الحشرات أو العقرب
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Scorpions exist in UAE desert areas. Remove stinger if visible. Apply ice pack. If allergic reaction or scorpion sting — rush to vet immediately.
Burns
الحروق
Signs to Watch
What to Do
Hot UAE pavement can also burn paws. Run cool water over the burn for 10 minutes. Do not apply butter or creams. Cover loosely and see vet.
Pet First Aid Kit — UAE Edition
عدة الإسعافات الأولية للحيوانات الأليفة في الإمارات
Keep these items at home and when travelling between Emirates.