Ottawa - 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, lots of vets and kennels, all pet services. No quarantine. Get your dog a winter coat and booties for snow and ice. - Sep 2025


Vets, kennels, and care is widely available and high quality bit expensive. - Sep 2023


Not really. - Jul 2013


No. Officially you need a rabies vaccination certificate, but no one bothered to look at them when I brought my pets into Canada. I drove up from DC, though, and did not go through an airport. - Jan 2013


No. - Dec 2010


Not generally. - Nov 2009


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