Pet travel

Checklist for Pet Travel

pet travel

• 1. Research your destination country\'s pet import requirements

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• Is an import permit required?

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• Is a microchip required?

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• What vaccinations are required and when should they be administered?

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• Is there a Blood Titer Test (RNATT) test required?

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• Is an internal and internal parasite requirement?

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• Is there a need to make quarantine arrangements?

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• Must my pet arrive as manifest cargo?

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• Check out pet import requirements on over 240 countries.

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• 2. Get your pet\'s crate or carrier and start working on acclimation

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• Pet carrier must have waterproof bottom, adequate ventilation and be secure. Your pet must be able to stand up and turn around in its carrier.

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• Pet crate for larger cats and dogs (or those traveling in a cargo hold) must have a waterproof bottom, spring lock, adequate ventilation and meet other IATA requirements. Read pet crate requirements.

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• Put lots of familiar things in the crate or carrier including something with your scent.

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• Encourage your pet to rest and nap in its carrier bottom

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• Leave the door open so your pet can go in and out of the crate or carrier

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• Take them for drives or walks to someplace fun in their crate or carrier

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• Spend time praising your pet for loving their crate or carrier.

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• 3. Schedule a visit to see your veterinarian

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• Check for health

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• Have your pet microchipped with a 15 digit ISO 11784/11785 microchip before vaccination if necessary

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• Verify rabies vaccination expiration

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• Discuss any titer test or other testing that must be done

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• 3. Check airline or roadway routes

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•  Check for road construction or traffic issues if traveling on the ground. Set your route in a routing device such as Garmin or in your smart phone if you have one.

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• If you are flying, stay clear of airports that are more challenging to transit (London, Taiwan, Australia, China)

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• Keep layovers to 2 hours if possible.

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• Do not change airlines - changing planes is ok; changing airline companies is not.

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• 4. Research Pet Friendly Hotels and Services

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• Find a great pet friendly hotel and contact them prior to booking online to verify their pet policies. Most times, booking online will give you the best prices.

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• Find an animal hospital nearby in case of emergencies and bring along the information.

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• Find pet friendly parks and restaurants nearby so you and your pet can enjoy your stay.

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• 5. Get your pet\'s supplies

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• leash and collar

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• name tag (with your cell phone number on it)

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• picture of you and your pet (in case you should be separated)

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• bottled water and a portable water dish

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• supply of sealed pet food, dish, and spoon

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• dog or cat treats (all good pets deserve a treat now and then)

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• brush

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• shampoo

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• toys (save a special chew bone for the trip in the car)

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• medication (including eye and ear drops, ear powder, tweezers for removing burrs, and any pills or vitamins your pet may be taking) 

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• pet harness for riding in the car (pets need to be "buckled up for safety")

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• An old sheet or two for covering up hotel furniture that your pet may jump up on

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• plastic bags for picking up after your pet

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• 6. Schedule a trip to the groomer

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• A clean pet will be a comfortable pet. Help them put their best paw forward on their trip.

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• 7. Need More Information?

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• We have current and accurate information on traveling with your pet by air, sea or ground. Find more Pet Travel Information

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