How to Travel With Pets to Italy
If you're going on vacation or moving to Italy and are planning on bringing your pet with you, you want to make sure that you're meeting all the requirements and aren't committing any violations. You also want to know what to expect. Though travel, even with pets, is typically fairly straightforward, it's important to be aware of possible complications. Continue reading to learn more.
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Things You'll Need
- Pet passport
- Micro-chip in pet
- Rabies vaccination
- Certificate of good health
- Kennel
- Food
- Water
Instructions
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Take your pet to the veterinarian. Before you can go anywhere, you need to take your pet to your veterinarian. Your pet must have a recent rabies vaccination, a micro-chip and certificate of good health, all of which can be supplied by your pet. You can also get a pet passport there, allowing your pet into the country, just as your passport allows you in. Your vet should also be able to make sure you've met all the other entry requirements, as well.
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Call the airline. Call the airline to let them know you'll be bringing your pet with you and make sure you've met all of the requirements for bringing your pet. Find out if you can bring your pet into the cabin with you or if it will have to ride in the cargo section. Make sure there is someone who is willing to check on your pet and make sure he is okay. Pets traveling must smell clean and not disturb other travelers. Your airline can let you know if there is a reason your pet can't come or if there has been a change in plans--airlines don't let animals onboard in extremely hot or cold weather for your pet's safety and comfort.
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Prepare an appropriate kennel. Kennels must have room for your pet to turn around and lie down comfortably, they must have good ventilation and be sturdy so they won't fall apart. All this will help your pet feel more comfortable during travel. Food dishes of any kind must be secured so they won't move around, and there must be food and water dishes. A water bottle, even for a dog, could be a good way to go so they can easily reach the water without spilling it everywhere, and without it spilling from the flight.
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Check pm your pet frequently. Make sure an airline attendant can check on your pet to make sure it's comfortable and safe. During any layovers, keep your pet close to you (still in the kennel) and, if you have time, see if there's somewhere outside you can let him or her out to feel a little less caged in. Refill food and water bottles and make sure your pet is comfortable for the last leg of the journey.
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