Hi, I'm moving to Australia and taking my 3 cats. I know they need their medicals and will be in quarantine. What I need to know is if anyone has had experiences with either taking pets on an overseas flight(I know they will be in cargo) or using a pet transport company? What are the costs involved? And is it worth it to pay the pet transport company?
2007-02-28 18:31:07 · 5 answers · asked by abbacat 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is BEST to take your cats with you on the flight as "Accompanied Baggage." Not only is it cheaper, but it is also best for your own peace of mind becuase you'll see your cats as soon as you land and collect your baggage. You need to get them a crate or kennel or carrier each. The cat carrier has to be arge enough for the cat to be abe to stand and aly down comfortably and it has to be lockable ("Pet Taxi" is best). You wil probably need to get a calming pill (not the type that will make them sleep - just a pet "valium" to help minimize the stress of travel) for them from your vet becuase of airport chaos.
Make sure you have all the paper work down: bil of health for each from their vet; vaccination records in order; and whatever elsethe Australian Embassy requires.
Call the airlines for the best quote. Airlines have different protocols. For example, an airline I recently flew with charged my "accompanied baggage" (my cat in his carrier) like it was normal luggage but multiplied by 2. When you book your ticket, tell them that you are taking your cats with you. The airlines need to know this as early as possible becuase most planes have room only for 3 to 4 live animals in the special pressurized compartment in the plane's cargo bay kept for this purpose. When you board, tell one of the stewards to remind the capain that there are live animals on board (I always nag them to make sure they pressurize the pet compartment and turn on the airconditioning there - hee hee hee).
Are you certain Austraia requires quarantine for domestic pets coming from the US? They did not require that from me in 1992... maybe they changed their regulations? Call the Aussie embassy again and find out.
Oh... costs: lets see. When I flew with my kitty from Manila to Los Angeles 3 years ago, Philippine airlines charged me $300.00.
2007-02-28 18:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
I heard from a friend that moved from the US to Australia that their cat wouldn't have had to go into quarantine if they had just got the cat special immunizations early enough. It's worth looking into. Apparently it would have meant 2 weeks instead of 6 months in quarantine.
2007-02-28 18:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whats up, I heard from a chum that moved from the US to Australia that their cat does not have had to bypass into quarantine in the event that they had in basic terms have been given the cat specific immunizations early adequate. it fairly is well worth finding into. curiously it would have meant 2 weeks particularly of 6 months in quarantine.
2016-10-17 00:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu can do whats called a pet passport, all vaccines including rabies done prior to travel.. your cat must also be microchipped.
All this must be done by a veterinarian who is qualified to do the documentation for travel. either contact AQIS (Australian Quarentine ) or your USA equivilent they will be able to give the requirements and companies that they prefer you do your animals travel arrangements through.
2007-02-28 19:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its small, you are allowed to bring it on the flight. Just remember to put lots of laying and get a seat near the bathrooms
2007-02-28 19:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋