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With the arrival of the holidays, many are thinking of enjoying and taking a walk with their furry friends. Whether it is a dog or a cat, it is crucial to know these tips to travel by plane with your best friend.
1. Practice and Gain Confidence
Your pet should be approachable, not only with other pets and with people but also used to noise and new places.
2. Let them know what to expect
Pets should be familiar with using the carrier as a safe place for themselves and rest.
3. Ways to Travel
There are three ways to travel with your pet: in the cabin, as service and emotional support animals, or documented. Review this topic with your airline and discuss the options in detail.
4. Provide complete Information
Include in the vaccination record data such as name, race, sex, age, and pet color. Remember to include all owner’s contact.
5. Certificate of good health
For domestic flights, you must have the certificate of good health issued by a Veterinarian (original and copy); issued no more than 15 days before the trip.
6. Certificate of Health and Physical Condition
For international transfers, it is necessary a Certificate of Health and Physical Condition to Fly. Original and copy, dated no more than five days before the trip.
7. Check the necessary vaccines of your destination
Some countries specify with which vaccines your pet must be immunized and the required vaccination time before entry. Consult with your veterinarian and the official site of the embassy of the country you will visit.
8. Restrictions
Consider that lactating or pregnant animals may not travel, and neither if they are sick or after recent surgery.
9. Be prepared
Whatever your destination, your pet must be guard against internal and external parasites; this is the only way you can ensure that it is not a vehicle of transmission for zoonotic diseases. Most countries require that our pets take antiparasitics a maximum of three days before the trip.
10. Don't forget
It is essential to take these measures into account when returning from your trip. This way, your pet won’t return home with a parasite or disease that puts their health and yours at risk.
For more information on caring for your best friend, we recommend visiting the experts at MSD Salud Animal.
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