Dubai veterinary services reached nearly 183,700 healthcare, treatment, preventive and regulatory actions in the first half of 2026, highlighting how much pet ownership, animal welfare and public health now overlap in the city.
The figures cover vaccinations, pet registration, adoption, stray-animal rehabilitation, livestock support, veterinary certificates, licensing and clinic inspections. For residents with pets, the update is a useful reminder to keep records, microchips and vaccines current.
Key Numbers From H1 2026
Dubai Municipality delivered almost 183,700 veterinary services during the first six months of the year. The work included 6,585 vaccinations for cats and dogs, 4,100 pet registrations and 298 animal adoptions.
The Municipality also treated and rehabilitated 2,274 stray animals. That matters because animal welfare is not only about pets at home. It also covers public health, humane handling and safer community systems.
What Pet Owners Can Use
Residents can access pet adoption services through Dubai Municipality digital channels and the DubaiNow app. The Municipality also issues veterinary health certificates for owned animals and veterinary products intended for export or re-export.
Those certificates are important when animals or animal products need to meet approved health requirements. They help confirm that relevant disease-control standards have been met before travel or movement.
For everyday pet owners, the practical lesson is simple: keep vaccination dates, microchip details and ownership records updated before there is an emergency. It is much easier to fix paperwork during a normal week than during travel, relocation or a lost-pet situation.
Registration And Microchips
Dubai Municipality regulates the entry of pets into the emirate and manages related procedures. Pet registration lets owners register, microchip and update records for cats and dogs.
That record-keeping supports animal identification and health monitoring. It can also make recovery easier if a pet is lost, because a registered microchip gives authorities and clinics a clear owner trail.
Vaccination Programmes
Municipality veterinary clinics provide vaccination programmes for pets. Dogs receive approved vaccines including rabies and DHPPi, which covers canine parvovirus, canine distemper, canine adenovirus and parainfluenza.
Cats receive rabies vaccination and the FVRCP vaccine, which protects against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and feline panleukopenia. Pet owners should keep vaccination records easy to access, especially before travel or boarding.
How Adoption Works
Dubai Municipality follows a structured pet adoption process. Applications can be submitted through digital channels or directly at Al Khawaneej Veterinary Clinic.
Applicants need to meet requirements, including being at least 21 years old and having no recorded animal abuse or mistreatment violations. Once requirements are complete, applicants are contacted to finalise procedures and collect the adopted animal with its vaccination record within two working days.
Clinics And Inspections
The Municipality has issued 176 licences across the veterinary sector. That includes 103 comprehensive veterinary clinic licences, 67 primary veterinary clinic licences, two specialist veterinary clinic licences, three comprehensive veterinary hospital licences and one specialist veterinary hospital licence.
Routine inspections are carried out through the Smart Inspection System. These checks review compliance with regulations, local legislation and technical health requirements.
Travel With Pets
Pet owners planning travel should confirm microchip status, registration, mandatory vaccinations and health certificate requirements before booking. They should also check destination rules, including tests or quarantine requirements.
Airline requirements matter too. Owners should contact carriers early because pet transport often needs advance booking and documentation.
Dubai Bliss readers can follow more civic updates in our In Dubai news section. For official municipal services, visit Dubai Municipality.
FAQs
How many Dubai veterinary services were delivered in H1 2026?
Dubai Municipality delivered nearly 183,700 veterinary healthcare, preventive, treatment and regulatory services in the first half of 2026.
How many pets were registered?
The Municipality registered 4,100 pets during H1 2026. It also provided 6,585 vaccinations for cats and dogs.
Where can residents apply for pet adoption?
Applications can be submitted through Dubai Municipality digital channels or directly at Al Khawaneej Veterinary Clinic, subject to eligibility requirements.
What should pet owners check before travel?
Owners should confirm microchip and registration status, mandatory vaccinations, health certificates, destination rules and airline transport requirements before travelling.