What are the things I need to know when trying to secure a travel passport for my pet?
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What are the things I need to know when trying to secure a travel passport for my pet?
I moved my dog with me to the States, and it was pretty easy. I only had to make my vet write something saying she was generally in good health, and that she’s had her rabies vaccine. I’d recommend a soft carrier for your pet, it would have a better chance of fitting under the seat at your feet than a hard sided. Also, be prepared to take your pet out of its carrier and carry it through the metal detector. But hey! every country has different requirements, but all of them will require some paperwork, vaccines and some rabies tests.
I’ve flown only a few times with my cat in the U.S. and transatlantic. Documentation is almost always required and each country has their own specific requirements. You need to tell your airline in advance that you’re brining a pet. Air travel is traumatic for pets. If it’s moving once, that’s one thing, but if you plan on flying from place to place regularly, I would recommend against getting pets.