WHEN TRANSPORTING YOUR PET TO ANOTHER STATE, MAKE ADVANCE PLANS.

It's difficult to ship your pet, especially if you use air nannies. We implore you to begin the procedure as quickly as possible due to the extensive advance planning that is necessary. On the day of the move, you won't have any headaches, and you'll know your pet is healthy enough to travel.

Air Transportation

• Check which airlines allow pets and ensure your pet transport carrier complies with airline regulations.
• Reservations for flights should be booked at least 6 weeks in advance.
• A month prior to your travel, compile your pet's vaccination records then provide a copy of your pet's rabies vaccination certificate to the relevant authorities in your destination.
• 2 weeks before the journey, a veterinarian must examine your pet.

Ground Transportation

• Even though the documentation needs are typically less stringent for land transport, many businesses nonetheless demand a Certification of Veterinary Inspection provided no more than 10 days before travel.
• Verify that a carrier, food, and water will be provided by the transportation business. If not, make sure your animal companion has a cozy carrier.
• To help it become used to the car, take your pet on gradually longer car rides.

Verify That Your Pet's Carrier Is Appropriate for the Journey

Your shipping pet most likely has a regular crate, but also are you sure it's suitable for a longer trip? Each animal is unique, and cats and dogs have varied requirements for a carrier.

There are a few characteristics that a slightly elevated pet carrier should have. In general, though, you want to choose the one that best fits the specific requirements of your buddy.

• Consider whether your pet would be more comfortable in a hard or soft carrier.
• Make sure the carrier complies with airline regulations if you are transporting the pet by air.
• To make sure you choose a carrier that is the proper size, measure the animal's height and length.
• It's crucial to consider the carrier's design; some animals like open, airy carriers, while others prefer more enclosed, secure carriers.