Travel Preparations

Flying with your pet isn't as simple as buying a ticket, crate, and obtaining a health certificate. Every safe journey requires preparation, compliance with regulations, and putting your pet's welfare first. Let me be your HITL (Human in The Loop)for...

Have you noticed crates or carriers being advertised as "TSA-approved"? Let me clear the air: this is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. There is no such thing as TSA approval for pet carriers, and falling for this label could leave you with a ca...

A travel crate is not just a box; it's your pet's safety zone and shelter during air travel. Choosing the right travel crate is critical to protecting your pet's health, welfare, and ensures compliance with airline and transportation regulations. Man...

Guest Writer: Dr. Karyn Collier, Medical Director at Hillside Veterinary Clinic, Dallas, TX When preparing to travel with your pets, the best piece of advice I can give is to start your preparations as early as possible. Starting early, especially fo...

According to the CDC's New Dog Importation Regulations-effective on 8/1/2024, all dogs (including service dogs) must meet a set of criteria to be allowed to enter/return the US. All dogs must be healthy, at least 6 months of age, and microchipped. Pe...

Great question, the vaccinations needed depend upon the entry requirements destination state.So, when traveling between states and territories in the US, you must research the dog/cat entry requirements of the destination, for the requirements can va...

Depending upon the airline and their pet travel policies, the Shar Pei breed might be on their restricted breed list for transport via cargo.You might wonder, why?Well, the Shar Pei is a unique breed, famous for wrinkly skin and their unique appearan...

By Sonia Ben Hamida, PhD, Head of IATA Special Cargo, Operations, Safety and Security – Cargo  Ensuring the safety and comfort of your pet during air travel requires careful planning and adherence to guidelines. The International Air Transport A...

There is a lot to do preparing for a trip with your pet and we want to provide you with some tips to ensure their safety!      Tip #1: Know Your Pet’s Health If you are making plans to travel with your cat, dog or any other ...