Pet Transport Blog

Australia’s Banned Dog Breeds and Hybrid Rules: What You Need to Know

TLDR: Australia bans five dog breeds: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario, and American Pit Bull Terrier. All domestic/non-domestic hybrids are also banned, including Savannah cats and Wolfdogs. As of March 1, 2026, Bengal cats are no…

Why You Should Never Put a Blanket or Toy in Your Pet’s Crate on the Way to Australia

TLDR: Australia and New Zealand will confiscate and destroy any unauthorized items found in your pet's crate on arrival. This includes toys, blankets, and non-compliant bedding. There is no reimbursement. Owners lose sentimental items constantly because no one warned…

Moving Back to Australia with Your Pet: Why Your Dog Loses Its Health Status the Moment It Leaves

TLDR: When an Australian pet leaves the country, it immediately loses its Australian health status. There is no return exemption. The pet is treated as a new import on re-entry. If you plan to travel abroad with your pet and…

The Rabies Lapse Trap: How a Single Missed Booster Resets Your Australia Timeline

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.…

Why Your Dog’s Parasite Treatment May Not Be Enough for Australia

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…

How the VEHCS Identity Declaration Works for U.S. Pets Going to Australia

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…

How Much Does It Cost to Move a Pet to Australia?

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…

Flying Your Pet Through Amsterdam: The KLM Animal Hotel Explained

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…

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