Pet Emergencies in Melbourne
Where pets are family and vet care feels personal
We’re here to help you navigate urgent situations with prompt, compassionate care.
Our emergency services
We provide emergency care during opening hours and recommend calling ahead to confirm availability.
If your pet needs urgent veterinary attention outside of our opening hours, contact Advanced Vet Care Kew on (03) 9020 3555.
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Common pet emergencies
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse or unresponsiveness
- Seizures
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Suspected poisoning or toxin exposure
- Vomiting or diarrhoea that is severe or ongoing
- Sudden lameness or inability to walk
- Trauma (e.g. hit by a car, fall, bite wounds)
- Bloated or distended abdomen
- Difficulty urinating
FAQs
Call us straight away, our team will be able to guide you through what might be happening and what is needed
Letting us know you're on your way really helps. It allows us to prepare for emergency care or resuscitation and, if needed, adjust routine appointments to ensure we're ready to help you and your pet as soon as you arrive.
In rare cases, a vet may not be immediately available (for example, if they're attending a home visit). In such situations, we may advise you to go directly to an emergency veterinary clinic instead.
Emergency situations are not always clear at the start, and some very alarming symptoms may not be an emergency.
The best thing to do is call us so we can advise you on the next steps. If in doubt, please call - there is no problem too big or too small!
If we are closed, we recommend contacting Advanced Vet Care in Kew at (03) 9020 3555. They’re located just minutes away and are fully staffed and equipped to provide high-quality veterinary care 24 hours a day.
If your pet may have ingested something toxic or harmful, please bring any remaining packaging or product details with you.
For items like toys or bones, bringing any leftover pieces can also assist us in assessing the risk.
Our consultation fees are the same for routine and urgent appointments. Additional costs will depend on the nature of your pet’s emergency and treatment needed.
We will discuss this with you at the time.
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When every second counts, you can trust Northside Vets to act quickly, compassionately, and professionally.
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