How to find a 24-hour emergency animal hospital?
In pet emergencies, you need an animal hospital that can provide immediate care. Below is neutral information organized by region for your reference.
Information to prepare before going to the emergency room
In an emergency, organizing information in advance can help the veterinarian assess faster. Before leaving, call the hospital to describe symptoms and estimated arrival time, and record the onset and changes of symptoms. If ingestion is suspected, keep the packaging or plant sample. During transport, ensure safe restraint and warmth to prevent further injury from struggling.
- Call ahead to explain the situation and confirm if they can accept the case immediately
- Record the time, frequency, and changes of symptoms
- Bring medical records, vaccination records, and suspected ingested items or their packaging
- Safe restraint and warmth to reduce secondary injury
How to confirm a hospital's nighttime and emergency capacity
Nighttime and emergency hours and equipment vary greatly among animal hospitals. It is advisable to know the options near your home in advance. Call to confirm if they offer emergency services, have hospitalization and critical care facilities, and whether they provide referrals to higher-level hospitals. Some cities also publish lists of 24-hour emergency hospitals for backup.
- Confirm emergency/nighttime consultation hours
- Check if they have hospitalization and critical care facilities
- Check if they provide referral mechanisms
- Save the list of 24-hour emergency hospitals in each city
How many animal hospitals in Taiwan are listed as open 24 hours?
'24-hour emergency care' and 'open 24 hours' are not the same thing; the latter can be verified: as of 2026-08-08, according to this site's data, among the animal hospitals included, 1,142 have published daily business hours on Google Places, of which:
- 27 are listed as open 24 hours 7 days a week, spread across 8 counties and cities: Taipei City 10, New Taipei City 5, Taichung City 3, Taoyuan City 3, Tainan City 2, Kaohsiung City 2, Hsinchu City 1, and Hsinchu County 1.
- Another 79 are not listed as 24 hours but have hours until 10 p.m. or later (the largest numbers are New Taipei City 19, Kaohsiung City 12, and Tainan City 11).
- The remaining 14 counties and cities (including Keelung City, Yilan County, Hualien County, Chiayi County and Chiayi City, Yunlin County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taitung County, Pingtung County, Changhua County, and the offshore islands) do not have any hospital listed as open 24 hours 7 days a week; late-night situations may require crossing county or city lines, so calling first to confirm is recommended.
- Lists for each county and city are shown at the top of each administrative district's '24-hour emergency care' page; the numbers are recalculated each time the site is built based on the data available at that time; the numbers on this page are a snapshot as of the date above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my pet needs emergency care?
If your pet shows symptoms such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, inability to eat, trauma, or suspected poisoning, seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Actual judgment should be based on the veterinarian's assessment.
What should I do if my pet is unwell in the middle of the night?
First, check for nearby animal hospitals that offer nighttime or 24-hour services and call them to confirm. This site provides public information on animal hospitals organized by region for your reference.
What can I do before taking my pet to the emergency room?
You can call the hospital beforehand to describe the situation and keep your pet calm. Whether emergency services are available is subject to each hospital's explanation.
What is the difference between a 24-hour animal hospital and a regular clinic?
24-hour animal hospitals can provide immediate care during nighttime and holidays, and some are equipped with emergency and critical care facilities; regular clinics usually operate by appointment or during fixed hours. Actual services are subject to each hospital's explanation. It is recommended to call ahead before visiting.
Are emergency fees different from regular outpatient fees?
Some animal hospitals may charge additional fees for nighttime or emergency services. Actual charges are subject to each hospital's fee policy. Please inquire about the fee structure before visiting.
Which symptoms are considered pet emergencies requiring immediate veterinary care?
Common emergency signs include difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, seizures, inability to urinate, ingestion of toxins, severe trauma, or unconsciousness. If these occur, seek immediate veterinary care. This site only compiles public information and is not veterinary advice.
How can I confirm if an animal hospital provides nighttime emergency services?
Nighttime/emergency hours vary by hospital. It is recommended to call ahead or check the hospital's announcements. Some cities also provide a list of 24-hour emergency hospitals for reference. Whether this site indicates emergency services is subject to each hospital's policy.
What 24-hour emergency animal hospitals are there in Taipei?
This site compiles lists of animal hospitals in each administrative district of Taipei based on Google Places public data. You can search by the '24-hour emergency' category in each district. The list is a neutral compilation and not ranked by quality. Please confirm with each hospital's announcements or by phone whether they actually provide 24-hour emergency services.
How many 24-hour animal hospitals are there in Taiwan?
Based on public Google Places business hours compiled by this site (as of 2026-08-08), among the 1,142 animal hospitals in Taiwan with publicly available business hours, 27 are listed as open 24 hours 7 days a week, spread across 8 counties and cities (Taipei City 10, New Taipei City 5, Taichung City 3, Taoyuan City 3, Tainan City 2, Kaohsiung City 2, Hsinchu City 1, Hsinchu County 1). Another 79 have hours that extend to 10 p.m. or later. 'Listed as open 24 hours' is a fact about the business hours field; it does not mean that the hospital has 24-hour emergency or critical care equipment. Please call to confirm before visiting.
What should I do if there is no 24-hour animal hospital in my county or city?
Of Taiwan's 22 counties and cities, 14 currently have no animal hospital listed on Google Places as open 24 hours 7 days a week (including Keelung, Yilan, Hualien, Chiayi, Yunlin, Nantou, Miaoli, Taitung, Pingtung, Changhua, and the offshore islands). In these areas, you can first check the county or city's list of facilities 'open until 10 p.m. or later' (listed at the top of each administrative district's emergency page), and confirm in advance with 24-hour facilities in neighboring counties or cities whether they can accept patients late at night and whether a referral is needed. In an emergency, seek medical care immediately.
Official sources: 農業部動物保護司, 中華民國獸醫師公會全國聯合會
This page is a neutral compilation of information for reference only, not veterinary advice, and does not constitute any treatment commitment.