TLDR: If your pet's rabies booster is given even one day after the previous vaccine expires, Australia classifies the new shot as a primary vaccination, not a booster. That can trigger additional waiting time before the RNATT blood draw.…
TLDR: Australia requires internal parasite treatments that cover both nematodes and cestodes (tapeworms). Popular combination products like Bravecto Plus, Revolution Plus, Simparica Trio, and Nexgard Spectra do not cover cestodes. If your vet uses one of these without adding a…
TLDR: Australia's identity declaration requires two different USDA-accredited vets at two different clinics to scan your pet's microchip and submit declarations through VEHCS. Complete all three parts correctly before the RNATT blood draw and your pet qualifies for 10…
Moving a pet to Australia from the US costs more than almost any other international pet relocation. The combination of mandatory government quarantine, a multi-step veterinary protocol, five required USDA endorsements, and long-haul airfreight adds up quickly, and several of…
If your pet is moving internationally on KLM Cargo, there's a good chance Amsterdam Schiphol is part of the route. KLM operates one of the only airline-run animal hotels in the world at Schiphol, and for pets on long-haul…
Flying Pets Separately From Their Owners
Yes, a cat can usually fly without traveling on the same plane as the owner. For a move like Hawaii to New York, the cat would normally travel as air cargo or through an…
Moving Your Cat from Hawaii to the Mainland United States
Hawaii is one of the few places where the outbound direction is actually the easier side of pet travel. Moving your cat from Hawaii to the US mainland carries no…
Moving Your Cat to the Philippines: What You Need to Know
The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's more manageable destinations for pet relocation. There is no lengthy quarantine for cats arriving with complete documentation, and the import permit…
