Questions we get asked

Collapse, laboured or noisy breathing, a swollen hard belly, repeated unproductive retching, bleeding that will not stop, seizures, suspected poisoning, straining to pass urine (especially a male cat), or a bitch straining in labour for more than an hour without producing a puppy. Any of these means now, not tomorrow.

Puppies need a course starting at six to eight weeks, then boosters. Adults need an annual booster, and rabies is a legal requirement here, not an optional extra. Our vaccination guide sets out the schedule and the cost.

Puppies and kittens roughly every two weeks until twelve weeks, then monthly to six months, then every three months for most adults. Dogs that scavenge, hunt or live with young children may need it more often.

No. Dogs and cats only. For cattle, goats, sheep or poultry you want a livestock vet, and for dips, drenches and feed an agrovet will serve you better.

No. An agrovet is a shop selling animal-health products and farm inputs. Some are excellent and staffed by qualified people, but buying a dewormer over the counter is not the same as having an animal examined and diagnosed.

Yes. Pet export from Kenya needs a rabies vaccination with a valid certificate, plus a veterinary health certificate and a Directorate of Veterinary Services export permit. Start at least a month before you fly; some destinations need considerably longer.

Yes, and for cats it is often the better option. A home visit removes the car journey that causes most of the stress, and we can see how the cat actually behaves at home.

Tell us your budget before treatment starts and we will tell you honestly what can be staged and what cannot safely wait. That conversation is easier before a procedure than after it.