Quito - 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?
Pets do not have to be quarantined but you do need an international health certificate from a U.S. vet. Vets care has been good here. My dog needed to get his teeth extracted and with the surgery/ meds/ anesthesia/ follow up, it was about $350. I considered doing the extraction in the U.S. prior and I was quoted 2-2.5k. Many dog boarding and walking/grooming services available. I boarded my dog for the weekend and it was $50. Many pet shops selling food/toys/accessories etc. Most places are pet friendly we have found. - May 2025
This is one of the most dog-friendly countries we've lived in! Lots of decent vets and very inexpensive grooming and boarding. - Jul 2023
There are a lot of veterinarians and good kennel services. Quito is a particularly pet friendly place. You can have all your pet care done by people who come to your home. - Jul 2023
We don't have pets but many people we know do. There are great vets here who are very knowledgeable and kind. There are kennel services but I'm less sure if people think they are good quality. Many people will hire someone or have their empleada care for their animals while they are gone. Animals are not quarantined upon entry. - Jul 2019
Yes. People like their veterinarians, some make house calls. No quarantine. Fairly easy to bring in pets. Pets are welcome at many places, parks, some hotels, etc. Lots of dogs here. - Jul 2018
There are good vet services and boarding places. No quarantine. - Mar 2017
I use a vet from the Netherlands who has lived here forever. She speaks English and even makes house calls. They board cats and dogs, and the facility is just fine. Animals do not need to be quarantined but make sure you have done ALL the paperwork or your animal might stay locked up in a cargo facility. - Sep 2016
No quarantine, pet care is great. - Aug 2014
no. - Jan 2011
No. - May 2010
No quarantine. - Oct 2009
