Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers

Quality pet care available (vets & kennels)?

Some kennels, there is one vet that most people in the embassy go through. - Jul 2013


There is one vet that most people use who will come to your home to care for your animal. I do not know of any kennels -- most people have their neighbors or housekeepers feed the animals when they go away. - Jul 2013


Moscow appears to be a very pet-friendly city with lots of access to vets and large pet stores. - Jan 2013


Several English-speaking vets, some will come to your home. - Mar 2012


There is a good house-call vet that nearly everyone uses. Our cat developed diabetes and he's getting good care. - May 2011


Vets will come to your home, but you pay premium for this service. - May 2010


The vets make house calls. There are plenty of pet stores in the area if you can find their location. - May 2010


yes - Jan 2010


I have a cat who hasn't needed vet care yet, but I'm told there are good options. - Nov 2009


We don't have pets, but plenty of Americans do, so I'm pretty sure it's not a problem, the CLO has a list of vets. - Oct 2009


There is a good vet who works with lots of expats, and I believe you can find temporary housing for pets if you are going out of town. - Aug 2009


There are some good US-trained vets that can do all basic care and spaying/neutering. They come to your house. I don't know of any kennels, but most people get someone to cat/dog sit for them when they are on vacation. - Aug 2009


Yes, the embassy CLO has a list of available services for animals. - Aug 2008


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