Health requirements
Refers to a set of rules and procedures established by public health and veterinary authorities that vary according to the destination country and the airline, These are necessary to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the safety and well-being of animals, people, and the environment, For this, we must always be attentive to updates to effectively comply with each of these requirements,
CVI – International Veterinary Certificate
It is the document issued by MAPA - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply of Brazil that allows the pet to leave the country after fulfilling all requirements, This document is required for all international trips, regardless of the boarding method,
Vaccination
Whether for a national or international trip, the rabies vaccine becomes MANDATORY, Depending on the destination, other vaccines may be required, TIP: Vaccines applied in city campaigns are not accepted for travel, requiring the application of vaccines that allow the product sticker to be affixed to the pet's health card, with manufacturer data, brand, lot number, and expiration date (some countries may require imported and globally recognized vaccines),
Microchip
It is a tiny device (the size of a grain of rice) placed under the animal's skin and functions as a CPF for your pet, To access the information, an appropriate reader available at veterinary clinics is required, The microchip is very important for identifying your pet, TIP: The microchip does not function as a GPS; it only allows the person who finds the animal to locate the respective owner through the data contained in the database where the pet was registered, Therefore, it is very important to keep the registration updated, The microchip is mandatory in many countries; consult us for more information,
Serology
Serology is an exam performed through blood where the serum (the liquid part of the blood after coagulation) detects the presence of specific antibodies and antigens, making it possible to detect diseases, certify health, and monitor the immune response, The RABIES test aims to identify the titer of neutralizing antibodies against the rabies virus, that is, whether the animal has an immune response against this disease,
TIP #1, Only a few laboratories are accredited to perform this test, and the list varies according to the destination country,
TIP #2,The validity of the rabies test varies depending on the destination,
TIP #3,The collection date must be at least 30 days after the first vaccine, and the test is considered valid from the date of sample collection,
Pet travel options
There are several ways to board pets, and it will depend on the pet's needs, the owner's preference, and the regulations of the airline and/or destination country, Here are the main ways to board pets: Accompanied transport, with the owner: The pet travels on the same flight as the owner, either in the cabin or in the cargo hold, depending on the size, airline policy, or destination requirements, Accompanied transport, without the owner: The pet travels with a responsible person, either in the cabin or in the cargo hold, depending on the size, airline policy, or destination requirements,
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- Transport in the Cabin: For Small Pets: Some small pets (usually up to 8/10 kg, including the transport bag or box) can travel in the cabin with the owner, accommodated in an approved carrier that fits under the seat, Some small pets (usually up to 8/10 kg, including the transport bag or box) can travel in the cabin with the owner, accommodated in an approved carrier that fits under the seat,
- Transport in the Cargo Hold, as Checked Baggage, Medium to large pets can be transported in the aircraft's cargo hold, known as the checked baggage process, The hold will be pressurized and climate-controlled, They are accommodated in crates that meet IATA standards,
- Unaccompanied Transport, The pet travels on a different flight than the owner, called live cargo transport, This may be necessary for various reasons, such as space availability or specific regulations of the destination country, In this case, the process must be coordinated through a specialized cargo agent for animal transport, Our team is ready to demystify the unaccompanied process, which in many cases is the only option for the pet to travel,