Travel Preparations

Why consistent rabies, microchip and patient information matters before your veterinary appointment Recent international pet-travel consultations have made one thing very clear: missing or inconsistent information can delay the health-certificate pro...

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 ...

The Mistake: Flying a pet that is not medically fit — because the paperwork was approved. This is the most dangerous error in pet air travel. And it happens every single week. A signed health certificate does not mean a pet is fit to fly. Why This Mi...

Traveling with pets can be emotional and stressful. For many families, pets are not just companions — they're family — and the pressure to "get it right" can feel overwhelming. It's completely natural to turn to social media for reassurance, advice, ...

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...