Emergency & Critical Care
Our ICU operates 24/7 and is staffed round-the-clock by our team of registered veterinarians, ensuring that animals receive immediate and high-quality medical care.
Emergency & Critical Care
Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care for dogs and cats, offering reliable pet emergency services in Hong Kong
Our emergency and critical care team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for animals with severe illnesses, injuries, or conditions that require close monitoring and frequent medical interventions.
The 24-hour emergency room is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed continuously by registered veterinarians. Our Emergency and Critical Care Department at HVSEH is here to ensure your animal receives compassionate and expert care, whether they are recovering from surgery, dealing with a complex medical condition, or in need of life-support measures.
The Emergency and Critical Care Department at HVSEH is your partner in safeguarding your animal’s health during their most critical moments
Common Animal Emergencies: When to Seek Urgent Care
At Harvest Emergency and Critical Care, we see many animals in need of urgent attention. Knowing the signs of a true emergency can help you act quickly and potentially save your animal’s life.
Some of the most common emergencies include breathing difficulties, collapse, seizures, severe vomiting or diarrhea, and trauma such as being hit by a car or falling from a height. Animals who are struggling to breathe, have pale gums, or appear suddenly weak should be assessed immediately.
Toxin ingestion is another frequent emergency. Human medications, chocolate, grapes, lilies, rat bait, and certain household chemicals can be extremely dangerous to animals. If you suspect your animal has ingested something harmful, seek veterinary care straight away—do not wait for symptoms to appear.
Other urgent conditions include urinary blockages (especially in male cats), uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, abdominal bloating, and heatstroke. In cats and dogs, subtle signs such as hiding, restlessness, or not eating can also indicate serious illness.
If you are ever unsure, it is always safer to have your animal checked. Our Harvest Emergency and Critical Care team is available to provide prompt, compassionate care when your animal needs it most.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to visit the Emergency Department?
When to visit the Emergency Department:
• Trauma or injuries
• Bleeding
• Exposure or intoxication
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Eye injuries or pain
• Straining to urinate
• Collapse or loss of consciousness, seizures
• Difficulty breathing or excessive coughing
Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (HVSEH) Emergency Department is here for all of your animal’s needs, we are an extension of your primary care veterinarian and will work closely with them to make sure that your animal is well cared for 24/7!
Do you provide 24-hour emergency services?
Yes, our emergency doctors are here to receive emergencies and urgent referrals 24/7, 365 days a year.
