Border PetsPet travel guides
The rules that catch pet parents out, explained with official sources.
Flying with a short-nosed dog or cat: which airlines say no
Alaska, Hawaiian, Lufthansa, KLM, Delta and American keep French bulldogs, pugs and other short-nosed pets out of the cargo hold. What that means for your trip and what you can do.
Read the guide →The UK tapeworm rule for dogs: the 24–120 hour window
Dogs entering Great Britain need a vet's tapeworm treatment no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before arrival. Who needs it, what counts and how to time it.
Read the guide →The new EU pet health certificate from October 1, 2026
Taking a dog or cat from the US to the EU? Only the new non-commercial health certificate is endorsed since October 1, 2026. The steps, the 10-day window and the microchip mistake.
Read the guide →Your UK pet passport no longer gets your pet into the EU
Live in England, Scotland or Wales? Every EU trip with a dog or cat needs a new animal health certificate (AHC) from an official vet — even with an EU-issued passport. How it works and how to time it.
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