Planning a trip with your pet
Every destination has its own rules. Your pet may need a microchip, vaccines, lab tests, treatments, permits, or an approved health certificate.
Begin with the destination
Check the current government rules for every country or state on your trip. Include any place where your pet will clear customs or cross a border.
Build the timeline
Some trips take a few weeks to prepare. International travel can take several months. Call us as soon as you start planning so each step happens at the right time.
Plan the return to the United States
Each dog returning to the United States needs a CDC Dog Import Form. Extra rules apply if the dog has been in a country with a high risk for dog rabies during the past six months.
Travel rules change. Check the current government list and confirm the timing with us before you buy a ticket for your pet.