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By Joseph Clough, with veterinary review and contributions from Dr. Nelva J. Bryant What's the best way to transport your pets to their next destination, and how do you go about doing this? You might be thinking, "We can just do it ourselves!" Howeve...

Before the pandemic, a puppy traveling via cargo from California to Pennsylvania developed respiratory distress during a transfer in Atlanta. An astute ramp agent recognized that something was wrong and alerted the appropriate personnel. The puppy's ...

Could Diseases or Parasites Travel, Too?When pets travel, germs and parasites can travel, too!Your pet may come into contact with diseases or parasites while traveling. Some pets may carry germs or parasites without looking sick.Whether you travel by...

On October 28, USDA confirmed Arizona's first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in a dog in Cochise County.New World screwworm can affect dogs, cats, horses, wildlife, and people. Its larvae feed on living tissue, causing serious injury and suffering...

Most pet travel guides cover crate sizing, health certificates, and airline paperwork. Very few tell you what you are actually required to do if your dog bites someone in the terminal. The short version: the moment a bite occurs, your travel plans be...

Delta flight 694 left Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:28 on the evening of Monday, May 26, 2025, bound for Los Angeles. It was the last of six daily flights Delta operates between the two hubs. The Airbus A321 carried 181 passengers an...

Beginning August 3, 2026, Mexico will require new New World screwworm documentation for dogs and pet birds traveling from the United States. Dogs Examination by a USDA-accredited veterinarianOfficial NWS certificate issued within five days of entryNo...

If you're preparing to fly with your pet, you're probably asking questions like: Which airline should I choose?Does my pet need a health certificate?What size travel crate should I buy?What paperwork do I need? These are all excellent questions. But ...

Traveling to Mexico for veterinary care may save you money.But most pet owners don't realize what happens when their pet comes back.And that's where the risk begins. You're Not Wrong for Considering It Veterinary care is expensive.You're trying to do...