- Destination-specific veterinary documents
These requirements come from governments and border authorities as well as airlines.
A carrier can therefore approve your pet for the flight while the destination country has separate requirements that you must satisfy.
Service Animals Are Different From Pets
It is also important not to confuse ordinary pets with service animals.
A pet traveling for companionship is generally subject to the airline’s pet policy.
Service animals are treated differently under applicable regulations. In the United States, for example, service animals are not considered pets under Department of
