Independent · Pattaya, Thailand
Pets in Pattaya, honestly reviewed and clearly explained
The complete resource for pet owners in and around Pattaya — an editorial directory of vets, groomers, boarding and more, plus plain-English guides to bringing a pet to Thailand, dog-friendly places, and what to do in an emergency.
Pet emergency
24-hour animal hospitals in Pattaya
If your pet needs urgent care outside normal clinic hours, these animal hospitals are listed as open around the clock. Save your nearest clinic’s contact details today — before you ever need them.
Fresh content
Recently updated
Pages refreshed most recently across the directory and guides.
The editorial method
Why you can trust what you read here
PattayaPets follows the Pattaya Authority network method — the same approach used by our restaurant, medical and school guides.
Sister publications in the network:
Anonymous visits
We visit as ordinary customers — no PR tours, no special treatment.
Bills paid in full
Every bill is paid from our own funds. Nobody pays to appear here.
Zero paid placements
No sponsored listings, no affiliate links, no advertising. Ever.
A verdict, not advice
We rate the business experience — never the veterinary medicine.
The directory
Find pet care in Pattaya
Seven categories of pet business, each filterable by area. Every listing starts as a verified facts page — address, hours, services, languages — with honest verdicts added after our anonymous visits.
Vets & animal hospitals
General clinics, animal hospitals and 24-hour emergency care across Pattaya.
GroomingPet groomers
Dog and cat grooming salons — baths, clips, de-shedding and nail care.
BoardingBoarding & daycare
Pet hotels, kennels, catteries and daycare for when you travel or work.
SuppliesPet shops
Where to buy food, litter, toys and supplies — in person and nearby.
TrainingDog trainers
Obedience training and behaviour help from Pattaya-based trainers.
RelocationPet relocation agents
Import and export specialists who handle permits, flights and paperwork.
At homeMobile & home-visit vets
Vets who come to you — useful for nervous pets and multi-cat homes.
By area
Browse pet services by neighbourhood
From Naklua in the north to Sattahip in the south — find what is near you.
Guides & resources
Answers to what Pattaya pet owners search for
Twelve featured guides below, plus six more and quick links by topic. Every guide is date-stamped — the full index is on the guides page.
Start here
Emergency contacts, finding a vet, the climate and the essentials for new owners.
Flagship guideBringing a pet to Thailand
DLD permit, microchip, rabies and titer test, health certificate, airlines and arrival.
ImportImport checklist
A printable step-by-step checklist for the whole move to Thailand.
Moving onTaking a pet out of Thailand
Export process, costs and what the UK, EU, USA, Australia and more demand.
ExportExport checklist
A printable step-by-step checklist for taking your pet out of Thailand.
HealthPet health in Pattaya
Heartworm, tick disease, skin and ear problems in a tropical climate.
Out & aboutDog-friendly Pattaya
Beaches, cafes, restaurants, hotels, condos and parks that welcome dogs.
Urgent24-hour vets in Pattaya
Animal hospitals open around the clock — addresses and contact details.
EmergencyPet emergencies & hazards
First aid, heatstroke, ticks, snakes, street dogs and venomous creatures.
Day to dayOwning a pet in Pattaya
Costs, hot-climate care, pet-friendly housing and where to walk your dog.
AdoptionAdopt a pet in Pattaya
Shelters, fostering and how to help street animals in and around the city.
For dog ownersThe dog owner’s hub
Care, training, walks and health guides for dogs — all in one place.
Six more guides
DLD import permit
How to apply for the Thai import permit before your pet flies in.
ExportDLD export permit
How to apply for the Thai export permit before your pet flies out.
OwningHot-climate pet care
Heat, walk timing and paw-pad safety — the everyday adjustment in Pattaya.
OwningIf your pet goes missing
Microchip, local groups and what to do in the first hours.
For cat ownersThe cat owner’s hub
Indoor living, health and care guides for cats in Pattaya.
MoneyPet insurance in Thailand
How pet insurance works here, what it covers, and whether it is worth it.
More guides by topic
Bring a dog · Bring a cat · English-speaking vets · Animal shelters · Pet-friendly hotels · Bangkok to Pattaya · Microchip · Rabies & titer · Quarantine · Snub-nosed flying · Export process · Import from UK · Import from UAE · Import from India · Import from Philippines · Import from China · Import from South Africa · Import from Italy · Import from Malaysia · Import from South Korea · Export to UK · Export to EU · Export to India · Export to China · Export to Philippines · Export to Japan · Relocation agents · Microchipping · Travelling in Thailand · Tick disease · Heatstroke · Venomous creatures · Getting to the vet · Indoor vs outdoor cats · Hope for Strays · Soi Dog Foundation · Mobile vets
New to Pattaya with a pet?
Start with the essentials
A short orientation page covering emergency contacts, finding a vet, the climate, and the first things every new pet owner in Pattaya should know.
More to read
Related guides on PattayaPets and sister sites in the Pattaya Authority network.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is PattayaPets a vet?
No. PattayaPets is an independent editorial publication about pet businesses and pet ownership in Pattaya. It is not a veterinary practice and gives no veterinary advice. For any medical concern, always consult a qualified veterinarian. In a pet emergency, contact a 24-hour animal hospital directly.
How does PattayaPets review businesses?
The same way as the rest of the Pattaya Authority network: anonymous visits, with every bill paid in full. There are no paid placements, no sponsored listings and no affiliate links. Until a business has had a real anonymous visit, its page shows verified facts only and is marked ‘not yet reviewed’.
What does a verdict cover?
Verdicts — recommend, OK or avoid — describe the business experience only: booking, communication, English-speaking staff, billing transparency, cleanliness and comfort. PattayaPets never verdicts on veterinary medical quality. That judgement belongs to qualified vets and regulators.
Who is PattayaPets for?
Western expats and tourists in and around Pattaya who already have a pet, are planning to bring one to Thailand, or want to adopt one here. The guides are written in plain English with the assumption you may be new to Thailand.
Does it cost anything to use PattayaPets?
No. PattayaPets is free to read, with no account, no paywall and no advertising. It is funded by TIMPAEMI Co., Ltd. and operated through the Pattaya Authority network of independent local publications.
Last updated 4 June 2026