Kinshasa - Post Report Question and Answers
Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?
There is at least one qualified European vet in town. No quarantine is required. - Sep 2024
Hit or miss. There are a couple of people here but from some community comments they are not very good. - Aug 2022
There are a few vets that most people use. We use a Belgian vet who has provided good service to our pets, including vaccinations and routine checkups. Some of the vets do house calls which is especially nice. Animals don't need to be quarantined coming into the country, however, the CDC and various airlines are currently the process of tightening their regulations around animal transit. Make sure you do sufficient research. - May 2022
Zoogle, a foreign-owned all-inclusive pet store and veterinary care service is the place to start. They even have kennels. I'm not super impressed with the hygiene of the surgery room, but they have a great selection of pets, stock, and food choices, and seem to be on the right track. - Aug 2019
There are few vets used by expats. - Apr 2019
There are a Belgian and a Congolese Vet available who will make house calls, prescribe medication, etc. There are no kennel services but lots of people willing to pet sit. No quarantine, have all your documents (and a $20 bill) handy at the airport and you'll be fine. - Dec 2017
No. - Dec 2017
Yes, there is a good Belgian vet in Macampagne and a good Congolese vet in Limete who made house calls. - Sep 2016
No quarantine. Pretty easy importation (rabies shot). There are vets - a Belgian vet where many people take their pets, and there are now several vets at Zoogle, a large pet store run by City Market. - Apr 2016
No. - Nov 2012
No quarantine. Just updated records/vaccinations. - Feb 2012
No. - Nov 2011
I don't believe so. If you need to have a pet, pick up any of the strays on the street. - Jan 2011
No. - Oct 2010
No. - Jan 2009
