Rules & paperwork
Bringing a dog into the United States: the CDC rules explained
Since August 2024 every dog entering the US needs to be 6 months old, microchipped and on the CDC Dog Import Form. High-risk countries add rabies steps.
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Travel with your dog, minus the surprises
Real answers for traveling with your dog: rules, airlines, insurance and gear, checked against official sources.
Rules & paperwork
Passports, health certificates and country entry rules, with the official source linked.
Insurance
What pet travel insurance actually covers, and when you need it.
Gear & stores
Crates, carriers and gear that airlines actually accept.
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Insurance
Does pet insurance cover your dog abroad? The 7 questions to ask before a trip
Most pet health policies are written for your home country. The 7 questions to ask your insurer before traveling abroad with your dog, in writing.
Gear & stores
In-cabin dog carriers: how to pick one the airline will actually accept
There is no universal cabin carrier size: each airline sets its own dimensions and weight cap. How to buy once and pass the strictest counter.
Gear & stores
Airline-approved dog crates: what the IATA rules actually require
Before buying a hold crate, what IATA Container Requirement 1 demands: rigid materials, ventilation, and sizing measured on your dog, not the label.
Rules & paperwork
Entering the EU with your dog in 2026: passport, microchip and the 21-day rule
EU entry for dogs: ISO microchip, rabies shot 21 days before travel, pet passport or health certificate, and tapeworm treatment for 4 countries.
Insurance
Where dog liability insurance is mandatory in Europe (and what travelers should do)
Spain requires liability insurance for all dogs under Law 7/2023, and several German states mandate Hundehaftpflicht. What that means when you travel.