Guides
The stuff about owning a pet in Hong Kong that nobody explains properly.
The AFCD dog licence
What it is, the 5-month deadline, and the HK$10,000 fine nobody mentions until it's too late.
Typhoon season with a pet: the T8 checklist
Clinics close with two hours' notice. Here's everything to have ready before the signal goes up.
What a vet visit actually costs in Hong Kong
Real price ranges nobody publishes — consults, dentals, emergencies — and why the same visit costs double across town.
Kennel cough and boarding: why dogs get turned away at check-in
The 14-day vaccine rule that ruins holidays — and the full checklist boarding facilities check at the counter.
Moving to Hong Kong with your pet: the expat's guide
No quarantine from Group I countries — if you get the permit, microchip and cargo booking in exactly the right order.
Lost your dog's licence? Here's what to do
The paper is gone but the licence isn't — how the microchip saves you, and how to get a replacement this week.
Pet insurance in Hong Kong: what it covers, what it hides
Real premium ranges, the four numbers that decide everything, and the exclusion clause that catches most owners.
The cat vaccination schedule for Hong Kong
Which shots your cat actually needs, when each one is due, and why indoor cats aren't exempt.
Pet cremation in Hong Kong: a calm guide for a hard day
Your options, real costs, and what to arrange — read now so you never have to research it under pressure.
The dog vaccination schedule for Hong Kong
Which shots are legally required, when each one is due, and the 5-month deadline that catches new owners.
Tick fever in Hong Kong dogs: the trail-day danger
The symptoms owners miss, the 24-hour removal window, and why prevention costs 100x less than treatment.