Iata Pet Carriers

Whether you are moving on a permanent basis or just visiting a foreign country and you are thinking of taking your pet with you, the first thing you have to do is contact the consulate or embassy of the country you are traveling to in order to find the rules and regulations regarding the importation of animals into the country. You can usually find a directory of embassies and consulates on the Internet.

Each country has its own rules and restrictions so it is important to do proper research. Some states do not allow the entry of some pets such as rodents and birds, while others need your pet to go through a long quarantine process.

Exporting your pet from the United States almost always requires an international health certificate that must be filled by an APHIS veterinarian. If you're lucky, your veterinarian may be APHIS accredited and it will save you much time and energy. The condition of your pet will be consulted and tests will be performed to verify that your pet is not sick, medical records shall be certified by authorized APHIS veterinarian and they must be approved by the local services veterinary zone if they are considered invalid. Find the nearest regional office of veterinary services can also be made online.

As the requirements vary from country to country, you should ask your veterinarian space charge (AVIC) about tests that may be required by the country you visit. If you are outside the United States, you should be able to find information about traveling with your pet at your local Department of Agriculture.

Export rules and regulations change frequently and you should be able to get the most up to date at an embassy or consulate. Travel agents, brokers and exporters can not always have the most current information.

With the inclusion of dogs and cats from Canada and the United States, the regime has allowed these countries ANIMAL animals from entering certain parts of Europe and the United Kingdom without having to go through a long quarantine period. Before the animal diet, pets entering the UK were obliged to go through a period of six months in quarantine.

For your pet to be eligible for PETS scheme there are certain steps you must follow. Your pet must be micro chipped, vaccinated against rabies and a blood test performed by a veterinarian of the United States. A USDA veterinarian will then provide an official certificate PETS after reviewing the documents required and your pet must be treated against ticks and tapeworms while before traveling. Dogs and cats are required to have blood tests for at least six months before the start and treated against parasites.

Airlines that accept pets are often expensive and have limited space so you should always check in advance and reserve a spot for your pet. You need to purchase a IATA approved carrier or crate for your pet to travel and you should allow your pet ample time to get used to the carrier. Your pet should feel safe and comfortable in his cage before taking the trip. Leave your pet to relieve themselves before traveling and to give a light feed of a couple of hours or more before your departure. Make sure all your paperwork is in order, and with you at all times, otherwise you run the risk of having your pet quarantined, expelled, or worse, euthanized.