Flying with a Puppy: Age Rules, Fees & Tips (2026)
Flying with a puppy on US airlines in 2026: 8-week age minimum, fees from $50–$150, carrier training, and first-flight tips from real travelers.
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How to Fly with a Cat in 2026: Fees, Carriers, and Tips
How to fly with a cat from the US — cabin fees ($99–$150), carrier sizes, TSA tips, and the mistakes that get cats turned away at the gate.
How to Fly with a Dog in 2026: Cabin, Cargo, and Costs
How to fly with a dog from the US — cabin fees ($100–$150), carrier sizes, cargo options for large dogs, and the 5 mistakes that get dogs turned away at check-in.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to the Bahamas from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat to the Bahamas from the US costs $250–$600. Import permit, vaccines, health cert, fecal test — no USDA endorsement needed.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to the Dominican Republic — 2026 Rules
DR pet travel from the US needs a health cert, rabies vaccine, and USDA endorsement. Dogs face tough re-entry rules. Only 1 major airline allows cabin pets.
Best Airline-Approved Cat Carriers (2026) — 7 Picks Ranked
We ranked 7 airline-approved cat carriers for US travelers. Sherpa wins at $70. Sleepypod Air for safety. Prices, specs, and airline fit compared for 2026.
Best Airline-Approved Dog Carriers (2026) — 6 Picks Ranked
We ranked 6 airline-approved dog carriers for US travelers. SturdiBag wins for tall dogs. Sleepypod Air for safety. Prices, specs, and airline fit compared.
Most Pet-Friendly Airlines in 2026 — 9 US Carriers Ranked
We ranked all 9 US airlines for flying with pets from the US. Alaska wins at $100/way. Fees, carrier sizes, and cargo options compared for 2026.
Bringing a Pet to Hawaii: Skip the 120-Day Quarantine (2026)
Hawaii quarantines pets for 120 days — unless you complete the direct release program. 6 steps, $555–$970, 4 months of prep. Full guide from the US.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Brazil from the US — 2026 Requirements
Brazil is accessible for US pets in 4–6 weeks — but the MAPA arrival inspection doesn't give second chances. Here's what to prepare before you land.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Colombia from the US — 2026 Requirements
Colombia requires SISPAP registration — an online portal most travelers have never heard of — plus 7 vaccines for dogs. Both catch people who start late.
Bringing Your Pet Back to the US: 2026 Re-Entry Guide
How to bring your dog or cat back to the US — CDC dog import rules, 3 tracks by risk level, costs $0 to $5,000+, and what happens at the border. From the US.
CDC Dog Import Form 2026: What It Is and How to Submit
Every dog entering the US from abroad needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt — free and takes 5 minutes. Most dogs need more. Step-by-step guide from the US.
EU Pet Passport: What US Travelers Actually Need — 2026 Guide
US travelers can't get an EU pet passport — you need an EU Animal Health Certificate instead. How to get it, USDA endorsement, timing, and what it costs.
Pet Microchip for Travel: ISO Requirements 2026
ISO microchip needed for international pet travel from the US. Chip-before-vaccine rule, ISO compatibility, costs $25–$75, and dog vs. cat differences.
Rabies Titer Test for Pet Travel: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Rabies titer test required for Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and more. Step-by-step from the US: labs, timing, and what to do if your pet fails.
USDA Endorsement for Pet Travel: How to Get It — 2026 Guide
Most countries reject a health certificate without the USDA endorsement stamp. How to get it in 1-3 business days for $101 — step-by-step from the US.
Pet Health Certificate for Travel: 2026 Guide
How to get a USDA health certificate for your dog or cat from the US: step-by-step process, costs, timing, and 5 mistakes that get certificates rejected.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Australia from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat to Australia from the US takes 7+ months: RNATT titer test, 180-day wait, mandatory 10-day quarantine. $2,000–$5,000+. Full steps.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Iceland from the US — 2026 Requirements
Iceland: 14-day quarantine for your pet, titer test, cargo-only flights. Import permit, full costs, and timeline for dogs and cats traveling from the US.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Japan from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat to Japan from the US needs 2 rabies shots, FAVN titer test, and a 180-day wait. Cargo only, $1,800–$4,000+. Full timeline and steps.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to New Zealand from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat to New Zealand from the US: titer test, 10-day quarantine, cargo only. 6–8 months of prep, $2,500–$5,000+. Full steps.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to South Korea from the US — 2026 Requirements
South Korea requires a rabies titer test — the same as Japan — but without the 180-day wait. Start 3–4 months out and the whole process is manageable.
Taking a Dog or Cat to France from the US — 2026 Requirements
France pet travel from the US is simpler than it sounds — but the 21-day rabies wait catches most people off guard. Here's what to line up first.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Germany from the US — 2026 Requirements
Germany sounds strict. It's not — no quarantine, no titer test, no import permit for dogs or cats from the US. Just microchip, rabies, and an EU health cert.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Greece from the US — 2026 Requirements
Greece doesn't quarantine pets and has no breed bans — unusual for an island destination. Standard EU paperwork from the US, 3–4 weeks to prepare.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Italy from the US — 2026 Requirements
Italy has no breed bans and no quarantine for dogs or cats from the US. The EU paperwork takes 3–4 weeks and is more manageable than most people expect.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to the Netherlands from the US — 2026 Requirements
No quarantine, no titer test for dogs or cats flying to the Netherlands from the US. The 21-day rabies wait is the one thing most people miss.
Taking a Dog or Cat to Spain from the US — 2026 Requirements
Taking your dog or cat to Spain from the US? No quarantine, no breed bans — but the 21-day rabies wait catches most people out. Start there.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Switzerland from the US — 2026 Requirements
Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it follows the same pet entry rules as France or Germany. No quarantine, no titer test — one of the cheaper European routes from the US.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Thailand from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat from the US to Thailand needs an import permit, vaccines, USDA health certificate, and 6-8 weeks prep. CDC high-risk rabies country.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to the UK from the US — 2026 Requirements
Pets fly to the UK from the US as cargo — no cabin. But there's no quarantine and no titer test on arrival, which surprises most people.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Costa Rica from the US — 2026 Requirements
Costa Rica doesn't quarantine pets — surprising for a tropical destination. The one catch: the health cert timing window is tighter than most people plan for.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Ireland from the US — 2026 Requirements
No quarantine for dogs or cats flying to Ireland from the US — but the paperwork takes 4 weeks and one step has a tight deadline. Here's exactly what you need.
Taking a Dog or Cat to Portugal from the US — 2026 Requirements
Portugal has no quarantine, no titer test, and no import permit for pets from the US — but the 21-day rabies window trips up even well-prepared travelers.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Puerto Rico — No Passport or USDA Needed (2026)
Puerto Rico is a US territory — which means no passport, no USDA endorsement, no CDC form for your dog or cat. Just a health cert and flea treatment.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Canada from the US — 2026 Requirements
Bringing a dog or cat to Canada from the US: just a rabies certificate to enter. But returning requires a microchip and CDC Dog Import Form most people miss.
Taking Your Dog or Cat to Mexico: No Paperwork Required (2026)
Mexico needs zero pet documents — no health certificate, no microchip, no USDA endorsement. Here's what flying from the US actually costs ($150–$500) and the one catch on the way home.