Pet health guides for Kenya
Most vaccination and parasite advice you will find online was written for Britain, America or Australia, where the diseases, the drug brands and the prices are all different. These guides are written for Kenya, and every one of them tells you what the treatment actually costs here.
Puppy vaccination schedule for Kenya A puppy in Nairobi faces heavier parvovirus pressure than one in London, and rabies vaccination is a legal duty here rather than a lifestyle choice. This is the schedule that fits Kenya.
Includes KES prices
What dog vaccination costs in Kenya Nobody in Kenya publishes vet prices, so owners guess, and guessing high is why vaccinations get postponed. Here are the actual ranges, and what makes a quote move within them.
Includes KES prices
Parvovirus in dogs: the Kenyan picture If your unvaccinated puppy has bloody diarrhoea and will not drink, stop reading and get to a vet. Parvovirus is common in Kenya, it moves fast, and hours matter.
Includes KES prices
Deworming your dog in Kenya Worm pressure in Kenya is higher than in temperate countries and the schedule is tighter. Dosing is by weight, which is where most over-the-counter deworming goes wrong.
Includes KES prices
Ticks and fleas on dogs in Kenya In Kenya the danger from ticks is not the bite, it is what the bite carries. Tick-borne disease kills dogs here, and it is often mistaken for ordinary tiredness until it is advanced.
Includes KES prices
Rabies vaccination in Kenya Rabies is endemic in Kenya, vaccination is compulsory by law, and the certificate is the document you will need for boarding, landlords and travel. It is also the cheapest vaccine you will buy.
Includes KES prices
Spaying and neutering in Kenya Sterilisation is the one elective surgery most pets should have, and it is priced by species, sex and weight. Here is what each actually costs in Nairobi, and what to ask before booking.
Includes KES prices
Cat vaccination in Kenya Cats get less attention than dogs in Kenyan veterinary advice, which is why so many are under-vaccinated. The schedule is short and the rabies requirement applies to them too.
Includes KES prices
Book a vet in Nairobi
Clinic appointments, or a vet at your door across Nairobi. Tell us what is wrong and we will say how soon your pet needs to be seen.