Health & Emergency
Pet Health & Emergencies in Italy
Emergency vets, 24-hour clinics, and insurance for pets traveling in Italy.
- Italy has no single national pet-emergency number.
- Search “veterinario reperibile” + the town name to find the vet on duty.
- Rome, Milan and Turin have dedicated 24-hour animal hospitals.
Guides in this topic
5 guides · updated September 2026
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Emergency Vets
Search "veterinario reperibile" or "guardia veterinaria" for the nearest on-call clinic — most cities have a rotating night/weekend service.
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24-Hour Clinics
Larger cities (Rome, Milan, Turin) have dedicated 24h animal hospitals; smaller towns rely on the on-call rotation instead.
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Pet Insurance
Worth having for any trip longer than a few days — emergency vet visits in Italy are not free even for residents.
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Medication
Carry a vet note for any prescription medication your pet needs, especially controlled substances.
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Summer Heat
July–August heat is a real risk — avoid midday walks on asphalt and never leave pets in parked cars.