When Pets Fly

Could New Travel Requirements Affect Your Pet's Trip?

As states respond to the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS), new animal movement requirements and travel recommendations are being introduced in some areas.

The challenge?

Most pet owners don't regularly check state animal health websites before traveling.

If you're planning to travel with your pet, don't assume requirements are the same as they were last year—or even last month.

Before you travel:

✔️ Check destination requirements
✔️ Talk with your veterinarian early
✔️ Confirm airline policies
✔️ Research disease risks at your destination
✔️ Make sure your pet's documentation is current

Travel delays, denied entry, and last-minute changes can affect both your plans and your pet's welfare.

Safe pet travel starts with preparation.
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✈️ A Reminder for Pet Owners: Travel Can Move More Than Pets

When we think about pet travel, we often focus on airline requirements, paperwork, and logistics. But every time an animal crosses a border, there is also the potential to move infectious diseases, parasites, and other biological threats.

Recent concerns such as New World Screwworm (NWS) and rabies remind us that pets can unknowingly transport pathogens that threaten animal health, public health, agriculture, and wildlife.

Before you travel:

✅ Research your destination's animal health risks and entry requirements.

✅ Follow all vaccination, parasite prevention, and import/export requirements.

✅ Work with your veterinarian to prepare your pet for travel.

After you return:

✅ Monitor your pet for signs of illness.

✅ Schedule a veterinary examination if your pet has traveled internationally or had exposure to unfamiliar environments, animals, insects, or wildlife.

A simple trip can sometimes have unintended consequences. Responsible pet travel helps protect your pet, other animals, and our communities.

Safe Pet Travel Starts With Us.

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The aircraft cabin is not pet-friendly—it’s pet-conditional.

Social media often frames in-cabin pet travel as a matter of preference. In reality, pets are accommodated under specific airline conditions designed to protect animal welfare, passenger safety, and flight operations. When policies are inconsistently enforced, confusion grows, conflicts increase, and the future of in-cabin pet travel is put at risk.

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