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How to Start Traveling the World With Your Pet
Thinking about taking your dog or cat overseas? This free guide breaks the process into 9 steps, in the order they actually happen, so you know exactly what to do and when, before you even pick a destination.
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How to start Traveling the World With Your Pet
Thinking about taking your dog or cat overseas? This free guide breaks the process into 9 steps, in the order they actually happen, so you know exactly what to do and when, before you even pick a destination.
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Updates, recommendations, and articles diving deep into the world of pet travel.
Snub-Nosed Dogs Flying in 2026: Who Accepts Them and How to Actually Move One
Snub-nosed dogs flying in 2026: which airlines accept Frenchies, pugs and Persians in cabin or cargo, plus crate, timing and vet tips.
Airline Heat Embargoes for Pets: Summer Rules by Destination
Airline heat embargoes for pets explained by destination: the 85°F rule, which US hubs shut down May to September, how Europe, Mexico, and the Gulf differ, and how to schedule around it.
Winter Airline Embargoes for Pets: Cold Weather Rules by Destination
Winter airline embargoes for pets: the 45°F rule, the 20°F hard floor, how an acclimation certificate works, which airports close for the season, and how to book a cold-weather hold or cargo flight.
Flying With Dogs Internationally: Airline and Cargo Policies (2026)
Flying dogs internationally from the US in 2026: which airlines take pets in cabin, who still flies them in the hold, what cargo costs, and how to pick the right route for your dog's size.
Screwworm Is Coming to Hawaii (and Beyond): What to Watch For
Screwworm hasn't reached Hawaii, but the state already changed its pet import paperwork. What the new health certificate line means, signs to watch for, and what's next.
Screwworm Certificate for Mexico: What US Pet Owners Need Now
Mexico now requires a New World screwworm certificate for pet dogs from the US. Here's the 5-day window, who signs it, what cats need, and how to get back home.
How to Travel to Costa Rica With Your Dog
Traveling to Costa Rica with a dog? You'll need rabies, a parasite treatment, and a USDA-endorsed health certificate in Spanish. Here's the full overview before you go.
Traveling to Mexico With Your Dog: What You Actually Need
Traveling to Mexico with a dog? It used to be the easiest destination, but a new screwworm certificate changed that in 2026. Here's what you actually need before you go.
How to Take Your Dog to Hawaii: The Rules Are Stricter Than You Think
Taking your dog to Hawaii? It's the strictest US destination, with rabies blood testing, a 120-day quarantine risk, and long lead times. Here's what to know first.
Moving Abroad With Pets: How to Plan Without Losing Your Mind
Moving abroad with pets? Here's how to plan the pet side of an international move without losing your mind: timeline, paperwork, settling in, and staying sane.
DIY vs. Hiring a Pet Travel Concierge: Which Is Right for Your Move?
DIY or hire a pet travel concierge? A side-by-side look at cost, time, stress, and risk, so you can pick the right way to handle your pet's international move.
How Much Does Pet Relocation Actually Cost? (A Realistic Breakdown)
How much does pet relocation actually cost? A realistic 2026 breakdown of DIY, concierge, and full-service options, plus the line items that drive the price.
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