Kathmandu - 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 are a couple of very good vets that cater to expats and the prices are much lower than in the US. Pet supplies are not widely available in Nepal, particularly for cats, and what is available is lower quality than the US. We use Chewy to get our pet supplies. There is no quarantine on arrival. Do beware of letting pets roam free as there are a lot of street dogs in Nepal and it is a high rabies country. - Jun 2024
Vets are good here. We brought our cat and didn't have to quarantine him. There are a lot of stray dogs and cats so I wouldn't let my pet outside unless you are with it or you have a fence. I'm sure rabies is common here, as are other harmful bugs. - Aug 2022
No quarantined. The vets are ok. Just be aware that because of disease and sanitation issues, your pet may get sick or have skin issues if they go outside. - Aug 2019
No quarantine, but the quality of vet care can be a challenge. There are two decent vets in the city, but there is a lack of pet medicines and pet products in the city. Kennels, especially large ones, are impossible to get in the city, so bring one with you. That said, there is a huge street dog and stray cat population, so if you are considering getting a pet, this is the place to do it, just come prepared. - Aug 2015
No. There are at least two good vets. No kennels that I know of. - May 2014
No quarantines and plenty of very good and very cheap vets. My cat almost died here because the pollution was so bad. I desperately took him to a vet down the road and he has been fine ever since. I paid US$3. - Apr 2014
No. Some decent vets but no kennels. - Dec 2013
No. - Jun 2013
No, but they should have a certificate, rabies shots, and probably be chipped. Ask your local vet. - Sep 2010
No. - Jan 2010
