The idea of pet transportation can be a frightening prospect but rest assured, here are some useful tips to help you with the process.

Every country has separate requirements for animals entering their borders. Whether it's pet transport to USA or other countries, the main criteria for transporting your pet is that the pet is over 12 weeks old and healthy enough to fly, as well as having up to date vaccinations and records. Virtually every country in the world requires your pet to be treated for internal and external parasites (tick and tapeworm) no more than 48 hours before and no less than 24 hours before departure.

Every airline stipulates that all pets must be in an IATA-approved flight kennel. You would also need to check with the country of your destination as to which breeds are accepted, as some breeds are not permitted into certain countries.

When moving overseas with your pet you will need to find out
a list of requirements for your country of destination and then:      

• Make arrangements with your registered vets for any vaccinations/tests which are required for that country
• You may also have to apply for Import/Export permits from the local authorities depending upon the country or relocation as not all countries require permits
• Please ensure you allow plenty of time for any tests that are required.

Pet transport providers will require either one of the following to give you an exact quotation from the UK to your designated county of arrival.

• The measurements of your pet
• The measurements of your IATA approved airline kennel (if you already have one)
• To measure your pet they will need the details in either centimetres or inches from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail (A), and also the measurements from the floor to the tip of the ear.

Once you have received and accepted the quotation the company will typically then proceed with organising the bookings with the airlines and confirm the flight details. It is possible for you to travel on the same aircraft as your pet.

Here are a few specialist Pet Transport Providers: