Owning a Dog in Rwanda

Veterinary Services
VETERINARY HOSPITALS
New Vision
Veterinary Hospital
- Nyarutarama, Kigali
- Musanze
- Reception: +250 781 204 364
- This is New Vision’s main hospital and it is a good option if you live in the north of Rwanda.
Ambulatory Veterinary Services / Private Vets
The following vets can make house visits and can deal with a range of routine and emergency healthcare:
- Marie Reine Ikuzwe:
+250 783 932 689 - Ruth Uwamahoro:
+250 784 449 487 - Canivet:
+250 788 843 318
Each sector in Rwanda has a government vet. They can issue rabies vaccinations. If you would like the contact of the vet in your sector, contact your village or sector leadership.
Training, Walking & Boarding Services
Shops & Pet Supplies
Agrotech
- KN 3 ST, Giporoso
- 0785 863 130
- Agrotech is the main supplier of Royal Canin food and other brands, and also stocks supplies such as shampoo, deworming medicine, leashes, brushes, and flea and tick medicine.
Appetite
Pet Shop
- KG 670 ST, Kimihurura | KG 5 ave, Kacyiru | KG 12 ave, Nyarutarama
- 0795 452 319
- Main supplier of Josera Dog and Cat food and stocks leashes, collars and toys.
Royal Pet Center
- KN 5 ST, Gishushu
- 0791 100 007
- Royal Pet Center has all the usual supplies as well as toys, harnesses and leashes, crates and beds.
Travelling With Your Dog
Contact New Vision Veterinary Hospital on +250 780 836 952 or email pettravel@nvvh.rw for the requirements for bringing your dog into or out of Rwanda.
