A 24-hour vet in Alanya: what to do in an emergency

Most veterinary clinics in Alanya close between 18:30 and 20:00. Yet a large share of emergencies happen at night: poisoning noticed when the owner gets home, a cat hit while out roaming, a urinary blockage that cannot wait until morning.

This article does not give medical advice. Its purpose is to help you find the right place quickly during that frantic half hour, and to speed things up once you arrive.

First, find one that is open

The 24/7 filter in the directory gathers the listings that report being open around the clock. At present three listings across Alanya operate this way: one in Demirtaş in the east of the district, two towards the centre and Oba. Choose the nearest one to where you are staying.

There is also an "open now" filter, which calculates the current status from the hours businesses report. Listings that have never published hours on Google are excluded from it — we cannot confirm they are open.

Always call before you set off

Two reasons. First, so you do not arrive at a closed door: even somewhere that reports being open at night may have a vet out on another emergency. Second, so they can prepare while you are on the way. When you describe the situation on the phone, the necessary equipment and medication can be made ready — minutes that matter in poisoning and blockages.

What to say on the phone

• The animal's species, approximate age and weight
• What happened and when — "two hours ago" and "just now" are different situations
• If you suspect poisoning, the name of the substance and roughly how much
• Current state: is it standing, how is its breathing, any vomiting or seizures
• Any known chronic condition and regular medication

What to bring

• If poisoning is suspected: the box, packaging or a photo of the substance
• Vaccination record or previous test results, if you have them
• A carrier for cats; a lead and, if needed, a muzzle for dogs
• An animal in pain can bite even its own owner — a blanket or thick towel helps

If you cannot transport the animal

Say so on the phone if you have a large breed dog, no car, or are injured yourself. Some clinics can help with transport; where a listing reports this, it appears under "Highlights" on its page in the directory.

For an animal you found in the street

Think about your own safety first. Call a clinic and describe the situation before moving the animal; carrying an animal with a possible spinal injury the wrong way can cause lasting harm. The municipality's veterinary affairs department also responds to street animals.

The information here is general guidance and is no substitute for an examination. The person who decides about your animal's condition is the veterinary surgeon who sees it.