Kuwait City - 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 a few good vet hospitals here. We have a cat and rescued a dog here. The prices like in the US or slightly higher, and the quality of care is also very good. There is a PetSmart equivalent called PetZone and other per stores here. You can find a lot of grooming places and boarding places for pets. - May 2023
We have a dog who is 12 1/2 and a small to medium dog. No quarantine for us coming from Mexico City. Getting her out is going to be difficult as CDC changed the policy about dogs. Kuwait is on the high-risk for rabies list, although I have not heard of a single person getting or animal being bit by a rapid dog or any animal. It takes about six months to process the dogs out of country now. I'm not sure if this is just going back to the US. As we will take our dog with us on home leave, she needs to go through the whole process. - Apr 2022
Many landlords do not allow pets in their homes. Please check with your company or embassy regarding pets prior to your arrival. - Mar 2022
Not a pet owner, unsure. Other expats do have pets here though. - Feb 2020
There are a number of solid veterinary clinics--IVH and Royal Animal Hospital are two good ones. The vets are European or South African. Care is good, but quite expensive. - May 2017
Yes, there are good vets here. The International Veterinary Hospital has several vets on staff. Pet supplies are available at their facility to include special diet foods. Kenneling is also available at this location, www.ivhq8.co. Lots of feral cats on the streets. Dogs are not looked on favorably. There is no quarantine. - Mar 2017
There are qualified vets and kennel services, although I would be very selective about groomers. Animals do not need to be quarantined if their paperwork is complete beforehand. The airport authorities may insist on taking pets through cargo with various fees and delays involved. Traditional culture considers dogs unclean and authorities may be unsympathetic towards pets' circumstances.
Local people often have dogs foreign to a desert environment such as huskies or German shepherds. You may see exotic (often illegal) animals. - Aug 2016
Not quarantined, but they need to have recent shots. Quality vet care is available at Royal or International vet clinics. - Mar 2015
No. - May 2013
I do not think so, but there are certain breeds of dogs that are not allowed to enter the country. - Jan 2013
No. - May 2012
No. - Jul 2010
