Are you relocating your pet?

Despite the authorities, airlines and veterinary clinic's efforts to make relocating pet's easier, there is still a lot of confusion about how the travel process works. Many people fear that the whole experience will be expensive, traumatic and dangerous for their beloved pet. 

There are two main ways for your pets to travel, in cargo or as excess baggage. Countries like Thailand will allow the latter and your pet can travel with you in the cabin. However the UK, Australia and many other countries will not allow this and so pets arrive as cargo. 

Like many things nowadays, travelling with your pets can be a pricey process as there are many factors to take into account. Your pet will need the basic requirements of an export permit, valid annual vaccinations, proof that the animal is microchipped and an IATA (International Air Transport Association) approved travel crate. They will also need a an export health certificate (fit to fly certificate) completed by their vet prior to travel. However there could be more to do depending on your destination. 

The best advice advice we can give you is to use a relocation agent to find out all of the necessary requirements specific to you and your pet. You should also check what is needed well in advance as your travel date will sneak up on your before you know it. And remember if you are travelling in the summer to book a late night flight so that your pet isn't outside in the summer heat. 

Finally your pets are very intuitive and they can sense if you are nervous or stressed. Try to keep your emotions calm on the day of travel as your pet will pick up on any negative emotions and will become anxious themselves. 

For a thorough health check (including deworming and tick/flea treatment), fit to travel certificate and calming remedies please call us for an appointment at 04 330 8555.