New to Batumi with a pet? A first-timer's checklist
Just moved to Batumi with a dog or cat? Here's how to settle in and keep your pet healthy.
Moving to Batumi with a pet is easier than many expect, but a few local basics help you settle in smoothly.
First, register with a local vet and bring any medical records and vaccination certificates from home. This lets your vet see what boosters are due and start a local file — important if you ever travel onward from Georgia. Make sure your pet is microchipped and that rabies vaccination is current, since both are needed for future travel.
Batumi's climate is warm and humid, so year-round flea, tick and worm prevention matters more here than in colder countries. Summers get hot: never leave a pet in a parked car, walk dogs in the cooler morning and evening, and always carry water. Know where the nearest clinic is before you have an emergency.
For day-to-day needs, a good pet store saves trips — quality food, litter, and accessories in one place. At Chuki Vet in Batumi you'll find a clinic, laboratory and pet store together, with staff who speak English, Georgian and Russian. Come in and we'll help you get set up.