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Travelling with your pet in the Philippines
Health certificates, vaccines and the paperwork to sort out before a flight or a ferry.
Planning ahead makes travel calmer for you and your pet. Requirements change from time to time and differ between airlines and shipping lines, so always check with your carrier before you book.
What is usually needed
- A veterinary health certificate, issued by a licensed vet shortly before you travel. Many carriers ask for one issued within a few days of the trip.
- Proof of rabies vaccination, given at least a few weeks before travel and still valid.
- A shipping permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for some routes and carriers, especially when flying.
- An approved carrier that fits the airline's size rules, with room for your pet to stand and turn around.
Travelling abroad usually needs more: an import permit for the destination country, specific vaccines or tests, and sometimes a microchip. Start several weeks or months ahead.
How we help
Our vets examine your pet and issue the travel health certificate, and can update vaccines if needed. Book a visit a few days before your trip and bring your pet's vaccine record and travel details.
On the day
- Feed a light meal a few hours before, not just before leaving.
- Put a familiar blanket or toy in the carrier.
- Do not give sedatives unless a vet has prescribed them for your pet.
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