Moving to a new, foreign country is a daunting task which many expats find very overwhelming. At Asia Expat Guides, we understand your concerns and your specific needs as an expat. We routinely share articles and expat tips about moving to Asia at http://asiaexpatguides.com/expat-tips/. In this particular slide, we compile the top tips to pet relocation.

1. 5 Tips to Pet Relocation
A Guide for Expats
By: Asia Expat Guides

2. • Moving your furry companion abroad can be a real hassle, and if
you’re anything like most of the pet lovers out there, you’ll worry
yourself to death about having your pet fly on a plane. The
potential problems include quarantines, getting by legislation, and
ensuring that your pet’s flight is animal-friendly.
• Certain countries have strict laws regarding pet import and you
may not be able to bring in certain species of pets. Fortunately,
most pets can fly across national borders.
• Get an experienced pet relocation service to help you out with the
logistics and administration!
• Here are five things you should look out for when moving your
furry friend abroad.

3. Get in contact with the local authorities of your
host country. Find out the pet importation
requirements, and certainly whether your pet
can fly over at all. Some countries do not allow
breeds that they consider dangerous, such as in
the case of Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire
Terriers, and Cane Corsos. You can also acquire
essential information such as vaccination
requirements and miscellaneous procedure.

4. Find an airline that has a good reputation for
pet-friendly flights. Find out if your pet
airline has climate controlled waiting areas
and cargo holds so that your pet won’t be
left out on the tarmac and will get to enjoy
the same conditions that you and your
family enjoy. It’ll be a bonus if the airline
attendants are equipped with knowledge
about animals as well.

5. Visit your vet before your pet flies. Be sure
that your veterinarian gives the go ahead
after giving your pet a full check. This is
also so that your vet can detect any
potential problems that may arise during the
course of the flight. You may also require
medical certification for your pet. Also,
you’ll definitely want a peace of mind when
you fly separately from your pet.

6. Cut down your pet’s food consumption one day
before the flight. While your little friend
may not be very agreeable with this, it will
have an easier time adapting to the long
flight ahead. However, you should give your
pet adequate water as dehydration can pose
as a serious danger. Do walk your dog before
you head over to the airport, approximately
1-2 hours before take off.

7. Equip your pet’s carrier or crate with the necessary
things on the day of the flight itself. Make it easy for
the airline service crew to take care of your pet by
ensuring that the travel crate meets the airline’s
standards. It should be big enough for your pet to
stand freely, turn easily and lay comfortably in. Mark
the crate with a clear “This Side Up” tag. Two water
bowls and dried food are the minimum to be installed
with the crate in case the flight gets delayed. Make
necessary arrangement for your pet to receive its
medication on time as well.

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