Pet Passport Program

Great Britain's pet travel program is called PETS, which stands for the Pet Travel Scheme. This pilot program was introduced on February 28th 2000.

It works kind of like a pet passport, allowing cats and dogs to enter Britain without being quarantined for six months. Six months is the standard amount of time that pets entering the UK must spend in quarantine.

Each passport certifies the pet has a tiny microchip implant, verifying its identity and that it has been vaccinated against rabies and blood-tested by a government-approved laboratory as well as treated against ticks and tapeworm

Use of Sedatives or Tranquilizers When Traveling With Your Pet - by Dr. Stefanie Schwartz - Tranquilizers or sedatives intended to ease your pet's fear during transport were once commonly dispensed. Recently, veterinarians have discovered that most pets actually travel better without sedation. The American Veterinary Medical Association has recently released a statement cautioning against the routine use of sedatives in transported pets. Sedatives can have side effects that modify your pet's ability to adjust to the physical demands of travel. They may even worsen undiagnosed medical disorders that are further aggravated by the stress of travel.  Read more

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InterPet Explorer - guide to finding accommodations, activities, car rentals, and other services while vacationing with pets.
Pet Travel - tips from the ASPCA for traveling with your dog or cat.
Pet Travel & Leisure - vacationing with your pet.
Pet Vacations - includes directory of pet-friendly hotels and motels, travel tips, and more.
Pets OK - directory of places you can stay with your pet. United States only.
Pets on the Go - pet travel writers offer expert advice on accommodations, destinations, and recreational spots that welcome pets.
Pets Welcome - searchable database of hotels, motels, inns, and B&Bs that accept pets and their owners. Also emergency vets, pet stories, and bulletin board. Sebastian's Guide To Pet Lovers' Motels in Oregon - listing of motels that allow pets rated on a one to four-paw rating.
Takeyourpet.com - lodging directory of pet-friendly accommodations. Also includes tips and resources for travelling with your pet.
Traveling in Style With Miss P. - travel resources for cats, dogs, and other domestic animals.

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