There\u2019s nothing like the comfort of a having your dog or cat around you, especially if you\u2019ll be living abroad.\u00a0 When planning to take your furry friends overseas, you\u2019ll want to ensure that you do everything possible to make the transition and early days as easy and stress-free as possible.\u00a0 With a little knowledge and a few practical tips, your pet will barely notice the change as long as the food bowl stays full.<\/p>\n
The first thing you need to research is if you\u2019re even allowed to bring foreign animals into your new country of residence.\u00a0 Very few countries these days completely prohibit outside pets, but some may require a quarantine period to ensure the health of the animal for entry.<\/p>\n
Most countries will require some sort of vaccinations or vet certification for your critter.\u00a0 These range from a simple bill of health statement to a barrage of shots to keep them healthy when abroad.\u00a0 This will vary greatly depending on the country, so do your due diligence and talk with your vet to get all of the necessary paperwork and vaccines ahead of time.<\/p>\n
Be warned now: flying with your pet will probably be the most stressful part of moving overseas with them.\u00a0 First, you\u2019ll need to book your flight on a pet-friendly airline.\u00a0 Some companies will only transport pets domestically but not internationally.\u00a0 Depending on your pet\u2019s size you\u2019ll have to decide if they\u2019ll be in the cabin or crated in the cargo.\u00a0 Usually, any animal less than 20 pounds can fly under the seat in the cabin.\u00a0 This is absolutely the best choice if possible since you\u2019ll be with them the entire time.<\/p>\n
Naturally, this might not be an option if you\u2019ll be bringing your Great Dane with you.\u00a0 In that case, they\u2019ll be flying in the pressurized, somewhat climate controlled cargo of the plane.\u00a0 If your pet has any health concerns, talk with your vet to see if it is a good idea to tranquilize them for this part of the journey or not.\u00a0 Additionally, before you show up at the airport with Fido, verify with the airlines that you\u2019ve got the right paperwork and allow yourself at least two or three hours ahead of time, especially if they\u2019ll be flying in cargo as this could be a separate company at a different part of the airport that you\u2019ll have to negotiate.<\/p>\n
Once you get into the country with your pet, get familiar with your local vet.\u00a0 Talk to them about local parasites and issues you could have as your furry buddy assimilates to their new surroundings.\u00a0 They\u2019re your best ally in keeping your pet healthy, happy, and safe when living abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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