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# Dog-friendly vets in Des Moines

_Des Moines · United States_

Vets and animal clinics in Des Moines.

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/41.5800/-93.6200

## Dog-friendly vets in Des Moines (9)

- [Afford-a-Care Pet Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/afford-a-care-pet-hospital-des-moines-f27aae) — Vet · Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Heartland Animal Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/heartland-animal-hospital-des-moines-b00bba) — Vet · Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Ingersoll Animal Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/ingersoll-animal-hospital-des-moines-d91660) — Vet · Ingersoll Avenue 3009, 50312 Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic](https://maps.dog/en/place/iowa-veterinary-acupuncture-clinic-des-moines-7be2b8) — Vet · Beaver Avenue 3836, 50310 Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Iowa Veterinary Referral Center](https://maps.dog/en/place/iowa-veterinary-referral-center-des-moines-f61b6d) — Vet · Merle Hay Road 4631, 50310 Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Riordan Pet Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/riordan-pet-hospital-des-moines-155921) — Vet · Douglas Avenue 4418, 50310 Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Starch Pet Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/starch-pet-hospital-des-moines-ebf0f0) — Vet · University Avenue 2222, Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Village Veterinary Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/village-veterinary-hospital-des-moines-cacade) — Vet · Merle Hay Road 5305, 50131 Johnston. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [West Side Veterinary Clinic](https://maps.dog/en/place/west-side-veterinary-clinic-des-moines-59d3e5) — Vet · Des Moines. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## Other categories

- [Dog parks](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/des-moines/dog-parks) — 14
- [Parks & nature](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/des-moines/parks) — 2
- [Shops](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/des-moines/shops) — 9
- [Places](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/des-moines/other) — 2

## FAQ

### Which Vets in Des Moines let dogs inside?

Every entry shows whether dogs can come inside or only sit outside. If in doubt, ask – and add your experience afterwards.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners who add places. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leashes. If something changed, report it on the place's page.

### My favourite place in Des Moines is missing – can I add it?

Yes. Open the map, tap “Add a place” and drop the pin on it. After a quick review everyone can see it.

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