Manama - 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?
There are, but not sure about how many or the number of them. I am not sure about quarantine, but based upon what I saw - I think it's relatively easy to import a pet. Keep in mind that dogs aren't loved in Arab culture as they are considered dirty, so you'll see a lot of stray dogs just wandering around. Rich Arabs do keep house dogs though.
Cats are considered powerful and magical, so you'll also see stray cats everywhere as people are afraid to touch them as they believe they possess magic (I'm not kidding) - having said that, people will often feed them, etc to stay on their "good side."
Personally, I wouldn't bring a dog to Bahrain, unless it's really really small house dog that can only be indoors. It's too hot, there aren't many places for them to run around, and Arabs generally hate them. - Apr 2017
Good vets. Delmon kennels is awesome. Run by Brits who love, love, love the animals and they even have play camp and let the dogs swim. - Sep 2016
Yes but im not sure of the process as I dont own any. - Nov 2015
No quarantine required. Some vets in town have kennels and "catteries". Nonnie Coutts is the best vet in town. - Aug 2014
Incoming pets from the U.S. do not need to be quarantined if you follow the rules for the pet import certificate. - Sep 2012
Technically, yes, but if you coordinate your pet's paperwork in advance, you can be met at the airport by a government vet and then have a thirty-day 'home' quarantine. - Apr 2010
No, but they do not seem to take good care of pets coming into Manama. (Gulf Air) - Jun 2009
