EU Pet Health Certificate Changes in 2026: October Deadlines
See when the new EU pet health certificate takes effect in 2026, which endorsement cutoff applies, and what U.S. travelers should confirm before departure.
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Taking a Dog or Cat to Japan: 2026 Import Timeline
Plan a dog or cat move from the United States to Japan with the two rabies vaccines, antibody test, 180-day wait, 40-day notice, and health certificate.
Read guideU.S.-Vaccinated Dogs Returning From High-Risk Countries
Learn the 2026 CDC requirements for a U.S.-vaccinated dog returning from a high-risk rabies country, including the form required before the outbound trip.
Read guideCDC Dog Import Form: What U.S. Travelers Need in 2026
Learn when the CDC Dog Import Form is required, what information to prepare, how the receipt works, and when additional documents apply for a dog entering the United States.
Read guideHow to Measure a Dog for an IATA-Style Travel Crate
Measure dog length, leg height, shoulder width, and standing height for an airline travel crate, then confirm the current carrier and IATA container requirements before purchase.
Read guideInternational Pet Health Certificate Timeline: When to Start
Build a safer international pet health certificate timeline by separating long-lead preparation, veterinary appointments, government endorsement, and short document-validity windows.
Read guideMicrochip Before Rabies Vaccine: The EU Pet Travel Rule
Understand why the microchip date must come before the rabies vaccination used for EU pet entry, how continuous boosters are treated, and what to do when dates are out of order.
Read guideUnited States to France With a Dog: 2026 Requirements
Follow the 2026 sequence for taking a dog from the United States to France, including microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, USDA endorsement, and EU arrival timing.
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