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Dual Microchips and Australia: What Happens If Your Pet Has Two
TLDR: If your pet has two compliant microchips, both numbers must be recorded on all lab reports, health certificates, and import applications. Both must be scanned at every single vet visit. A single incorrect digit on any document will halt…
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…
What Happens If a Flea or Tick Is Found on Your Pet Before Flying to Australia
TLDR: If a flea or tick is found on your pet during pre-export inspection, the veterinarian must physically remove it and your pet's entire treatment timeline restarts from day zero. Your travel date must be rescheduled. External parasite treatment…
Leptospirosis Requirements for Dogs Going to Australia: Vaccine vs. Blood Test
TLDR: Australia requires all dogs to be vaccinated against Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola or pass a negative MAT blood test within 45 days of export. The vaccine is the recommended option. The MAT test carries a risk of false positives, which…
Leishmaniasis Testing for Dogs Traveling to Australia: Why Rapid Tests Get Rejected
TLDR: Australia requires Leishmaniasis testing for all dogs within 45 days of shipment. The accepted test methods are IFAT and ELISA, but only standard quantitative versions performed at an approved laboratory. Australia strictly rejects rapid and SNAP versions of these tests.…
Brucella Canis Testing for Dogs Going to Australia: Why AGID Will Get Your Dog Rejected
TLDR: Australia requires Brucella canis testing for all intact dogs within 45 days of shipment. The accepted test methods are RSAT, TAT, and IFAT. Australia explicitly rejects AGID. If your vet runs an AGID test, the result will not be accepted…