Frankfurt - 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?

Yes there are many veterinarians here. We didn't need to quarantine. People struggled to find kennel services and dog-sitters. - Dec 2024


Amazing vet services all over. - Oct 2022


Vets are incredibly cheap, kind, and generally speak English. No quarantine was necessary for our pet. - Feb 2022


The Germans love dogs, so I assume their is good care however we didn't have a pet. - Oct 2021


Yes, we had positive vet experiences with the cat. - Sep 2020


We do not have pets with us. - Mar 2020


Germans love pets. Pets love Germany. Easy to ship them here, too. - Mar 2020


There are lots of dogs on the Siedlung, cats too. I am not an expert though... - Feb 2020


I hear "yes" but expensive but have no experience with them. - Sep 2019


Yes, tons of pets and services for them. - Sep 2017


Yes, very plentiful, professional, and not too expensive. There is no quarantine. - Jan 2017


Yes, good vet service available. No quarantine needed if coming from the USA, though I'm not sure if regs are different if the animal is coming from a different country. Germany is very pet friendly. - Aug 2016


No quarantine. Lots of good care and boarding. Also if you live on the Siedlung, there are plenty of pet-sitters around for times that you travel. - Dec 2015


No. Good pet care is available locally but expensive. Forget about grooming! Minimum is 100 Euro for a dog grooming. - Mar 2014


No. - Apr 2012


Don't know. - Mar 2012


Probably. It is Germany, you need official papers for everything. - Oct 2011


Nope, just get the paperwork needed and it's easy. - Jul 2010


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