New Pet Owner Checklist Pakistan — Everything You Need for Your First Dog or Cat

Before Bringing Your Pet Home

• Vet visit — full health check before or within 48 hours of bringing pet home
• Vaccination — puppies/kittens need DHPP/FVRCP vaccines starting at 6–8 weeks
• Deworming — most pets in Pakistan have worms. Panacur or Drontal from any vet
• Food and water bowls — stainless steel, not plastic (easier to clean, no bacterial buildup)
• Dog/cat food — ask vet for brand recommendation (Royal Canin, Hills, or local brands)
• Bed or crate — dogs should be crate-trained from day 1
• Collar with ID tag — plus a Nishaaan QR tag for digital identification
• Leash (dogs) — at least 1.5 meters, nylon or leather
• Litter box and litter (cats) — one box per cat plus one extra
• Puppy pads — for house training dogs under 4 months

Estimated Costs in PKR (2026)

• Vet consultation: PKR 1,000–3,000 per visit
• Vaccination course (first year): PKR 5,000–12,000
• Quality dog food (monthly): PKR 5,000–15,000 depending on breed size
• Cat food (monthly): PKR 2,000–6,000
• Collar + ID: PKR 300–800 (leather), plus PKR 299 for Nishaaan QR tag
• Crate (dog): PKR 3,000–10,000
• Litter box + litter (monthly cat): PKR 1,500–3,000
• Grooming (monthly): PKR 1,500–5,000 depending on breed

First Month — Medical Schedule

• Week 1: Fecal test for parasites, first deworming dose
• Week 2: Second deworming dose
• Week 4–6: Second round of puppy/kitten vaccinations
• Week 8: Anti-rabies vaccination (mandatory in Pakistan for dogs)
• Month 1 check-in: weight check, flea/tick treatment discussion

Where to Buy in Pakistan

Lahore

Pet shops on M.M. Alam Road, Liberty area, and Gulberg have the best selection. DHA pet shops generally stock better quality food brands. For vets: Dr. Bilal's Clinic (DHA), Lahore Animal Hospital (Gulberg).

Karachi

Empress Market has pet shops with good variety. DHA and Clifton areas have dedicated pet stores. Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation (ACF) provides low-cost vet services: 021-35810048.

Islamabad

F-7 Jinnah Super and F-10 Markaz have pet shops. Islamabad Animal Hospital: 051-2655011.