My name is Marton Szabo. I moved to Budapest in 2019 with two dogs, a seven-year-old German Shepherd mix and a two-year-old rescue from Romania, plus a stubbornly independent domestic cat. Finding reliable, English-language information about pet care in Hungary turned out to be far more difficult than I expected.
Most of what I found online was either generic advice written for an American audience, outdated Hungarian government documents, or marketing copy from pet food companies. None of it addressed the specific realities of keeping pets in a Hungarian city: the regulations, the veterinary system, the climate considerations, or the practical details of apartment living with animals.
Zodinopoin started as personal notes. I kept track of which vets spoke English, what the actual vaccination requirements were, which pet shops stocked quality food at reasonable prices, and what training methods actually worked in a 65-square-metre flat. When friends and colleagues started asking for the same information, I decided to organise it properly.
What This Site Covers
Zodinopoin focuses on practical pet care for English-speaking owners in Hungary, with a strong emphasis on Budapest. The guides cover dog training, cat health, and navigating the Hungarian veterinary system. The information is drawn from my own experience and verified where possible against advice from veterinary professionals I have worked with directly.
I write about what I know. I do not cover exotic pets, breeding, or topics where I lack personal experience. When I reference specific costs, regulations, or services, I try to include dates so you can judge whether the information is still current.
How the Guides Are Written
Every recommendation on this site comes from personal experience. I have tested the training methods, visited the vets, and bought the food I write about. When my experience is limited, I say so. When something did not work, I include that too, because knowing what fails is often as useful as knowing what succeeds.
I update the guides when circumstances change: new regulations, price increases, or simply when I discover something better than what I previously recommended. The date at the top of each article reflects when it was last reviewed.
What This Site Does Not Do
Zodinopoin does not accept sponsored content, affiliate payments, or advertising revenue. No veterinary clinic, pet food brand, or service provider has paid for inclusion or favourable coverage. The recommendations are based solely on personal assessment.
This is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Nothing on this site should be used to diagnose or treat animal health conditions. When in doubt, see a veterinarian. That is advice I follow myself.
Contact
If you have questions about any of the guides, or if you have found that something I have written is no longer accurate, please reach out through the contact page. I read all messages and do my best to respond within a few days.