Name of owner
The U.S.A continues to be a global hub for business and leisure. With an ever-growing number of pet parents worldwide, it is no surprise that people travel to the U.S with their furry friends. The preparations required for international travel to the U.S are plentiful, which means they must begin in advance. Here are the guidelines for international pet transportation to the U.S, so you don’t have to rush at the last minute.
An ISO-11784/11785 microchip is the standard microchip used in countries the world over and is accepted as the only form of identification your pet can have. An ISO-compatible microchip is required to enter the U.S. Remember to get your pet microchipped before their rabies vaccination, or at the same time. Failing to do so, your pet will be denied access to the U.S. by the Center for Disease Control.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) requires your pet to be vaccinated against rabies before any travel. A rabies titer test checks whether your pet’s vaccination against rabies has worked and whether they have developed enough antibodies to fight off any future infections. Your pet must have a blood sample taken for a titer test, 30 days after the date of vaccination, and at least 45 days before the date of entry into the U.S. This sample must then be sent to a CDC-approved blood-testing lab. You must wait 28 days after your pet’s vaccination to enter the U.S. The results of the blood test must show that the vaccination was successful, with a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
The vaccination certificate that you eventually receive should be signed by a vet, and have the following information on it:
Name of owner
Address of owner
Animal breed
Animal sex
Animal date of birth
Animal Colour
Animal microchip number
Date of rabies vaccination
Vaccine product information
Vaccine expiration date
Along with the vaccination against rabies and a titer test, there are a few other basic vaccines which are recommended before international pet travel to the U.S.A:
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus and Bordetella. (DHLPP)
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia
(FVRCP).
The U.S requires parasite inspection and treatment for international pet transport into the country. Your dog must be checked for Screwworm no earlier than five days before entering the U.S. Your vet can then sign off on the results and verify that your pup was checked for screwworm and returned with a negative result. Tapeworm treatment is also prescribed before entering the U.S. Your dog must be checked and treated for tapeworm no earlier than five days prior to entering the U.S, with a vet providing the treatment and signing the result. Failing to do so, your pup will be held under inspection and quarantine according to the CDC.
The USDA will not permit any international pet transportation from a high rabies country in the absence of an import permit. As the UAE falls under this category, you will need an import permit for your pooch. You must apply for a CDC dog import permit at least six weeks before your estimated date of departure. An international pet relocation is not possible without this permit, and pets violating this rule will be sent back to the country of export. A veterinary health certificate is also required to enter the U.S. This health certificate is signed and stamped by your veterinarian professional and should be in English/have it translated into English.
Note: CDC Dog Import Permits are not issued upon arrival. Dogs that were vaccinated against rabies outside of the U.S. and arrive from high-risk countries without an import permit will be denied entry and returned to the country of departure.
Along with the import requirements of your destination country, you are also required to fulfil the export requirements of the UAE. Here are the export conditions you must comply with in order to leave the UAE with your pet.
You will need the following to export your pet from the UAE:
Your passport.
Your pet’s passport (also known as their vaccination record).
An international health certificate.
An export permit.
A pet microchip.
An IATA-accredited pet crate.
The process of relocating your pet internationally can be tiresome, especially when you must take care of your own paperwork and plan for your new life at the same time. Make sure to plan ahead, as the permits and import documentation can take a while to gather and complete properly. Your pet may be returned to the country of export if you fail to comply with any of your destination country’s requirements.
Moving Pets Within Borders Is A Troublesome Task, With A Stack Of Documents To Be Proofed And Submitted, And Considering A Lot Of Shipping Restrictions. There Are Primarily Three Modes Of Transporting Pets In India Air, Train And Ground Shipping.’
A Person Can Get Maximum Two Pets Either Dog Or Cat To India. Relocating Pets To India Requires Documents Like, Import Permit ( NOC ) , AQCS Certificate, Veterinary Health Certificate From The Country Of Origin, Pet Microchip And Updated Vaccination Record.
The Best Option To Travel With Your Pet Depends Upon Distance, Time And Health Of Your Pet. There Are Three Modes To Travel With Your Pet Flight, Train And Ground Shipping ( Cab ). If You Are Travelling International Flight Is The Only Option As Well As One Of The Safest Way To Travel With Your Pet.
Pet Mostly Get Anxious During Travel To Avoid This You Can Train Your Pet For Socialising Skills. Crate Train The Pet For A Comfortable Journey. Take Him To Large Crowed Make Him Comfortable With The Noises In The Surrounding.
Average Domestic Pet Transportation In India Can Cost Somewhere Between Rs. 20000/- To Rs. 60000/- INR. The Service Involves Parameters That Are Subject To Change On Distinctive Variants Like Size Of The Pet Crate, Modes Of Transportation Like Flight, Train And Car.
