Pet overseas

Regulations when flying you dog or pet overseas.

Each country around the world has different regulations pertaining to pet export. When flying your dog or cat overseas you will need to know what rules and regulations the host country has. Pet travel or dog transport companies are best equipped to deal with all the requirements – kenneling, inoculations, dog transport boxes and flight bookings.

   
United States of America (USA) & Canada

Dogs, cats and pets to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Your pet will need canine/feline inoculations, and boosters (3 in 1 for cats) and (5 in 1 for dogs). Rabies vaccines can not be older than one year and not less than thirty days before travelling. A Health Clearance Certificate is not needed anymore.

Hawaii has differing requirements to that of the USA mainland.

Pets to CANADA

Canada requires the same as the USA – but a State Vet endorsed Health Certificate will also be needed.

Pets to the United Kingdom

All pets require micro chipping using a ISO approved chip. This will include a certificate stating the kind of chip being used. The microchip has to be inserted before, or at the same time your pet got their last rabies vaccine. Your pet will have to wait a month before the vet can take a blood sample. This test will be sent to Onderstepoort for a Titre test. This test must be done at three months before, and not longer than twelve months before your dog or cat leaves. Animals will have to wait thirty days after the Rabies inoculation so as to build up a Titre before the blood sample is taken. Pets, therefore, will only be allowed to travel 3 months after this blood test.
Dog vaccinations will include the following -
Distemper
Parvovirus Leptosporosis
Contagious Hepatitis
Infectious Panleukopenia and
Leukose Feline are mandatory vaccinations for cats.
Every EU country requires its own health certificate.

Pet to United Arab Emirates

When moving a pet to The United Arab Emirates you will need an import permit and your pet must be micro chipped. Your dog will need a Titre test (this is for Rabies antibodies).

Pet to South American Countries

Many South American Countries need an Import Permit and Consular Clearance.

Pet to South Africa

Quarantine period of 14 days is imposed for dogs entering South Africa from many countries.  Please contact us in this regard.

 There is no quarantine for cats.  There is a 30 day mandatory quarantine period for birds and reptiles. 

For more info on other pets contact us for information regarding quarantine for cats, reptiles and birds.

Pets and dogs to New Zealand

The total quarantine period is 4 (four) months in New Zealand but preparation starts in South Africa 6 (six) months before departure with numerous tests to be carried out by your local Vet, please contact us for additional information or quotations.

Dogs and pets to Australia

Australia has the strictest quarantine laws out of all the countries. The full quarantine period is seven months. The quarantine starts in South Africa and has a  quarantine period of either 3 or 6  months, a further 4months or 1 month in Australia.

Birds are allowed into Australia – there are no exceptions!

These dog breeds are banned – and may be put down if you try and send them.

Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japansese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier.

Moving pets overseas is a big job, whether your cat overseas, or dog overseas – better to let an Animal transport company handle the details – you worry about the kids! A good dog transport -or pet transport company will take all the hassle out of this move!