Emergency conditions and helpful information for pet owners
Explore common pet emergencies and learn when your dog or cat may need urgent veterinary attention.
This emergency resource centre provides information on common veterinary emergencies, including signs to watch for, how conditions are diagnosed, and the treatment options available. If you’re concerned about your pet, our emergency team is here to help.
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Common emergency conditions
Every year, our emergency department treats thousands of dogs and cats with a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions. To help pet owners recognise common emergencies and know when to seek veterinary care, we’ve created this guide to some of the most frequent conditions we see.