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Pet transport (main) : Pet transport Checklist
Pet Transport Checklist
Your pet is a beloved family member. With careful planning, your pet transport can be smooth and stress-free. Use our handy checklist to plan your pet’s transport. Then trust a quality-tested pet transport company to take care of the rest.
6 weeks out
- visit Compare Quotes for pet transport costs
- select and book your pet transporter
- keep your pet’s routine regular to reduce any anxiety
4 weeks out
- obtain a pet ID tag with your name, address and contact details
- ensure your pet has all required license tags
- if your pet is travelling by air, make appropriate bookings
- purchase a suitable pet capsule for transportation
(Note a pet transportation company will provide this)
- begin letting your pet explore their travel capsule so the space becomes familiar
3 weeks out
- visit vet for full pet health check
- ensure your pet’s vaccinations, worm and flea treatments are up to date
- get any specifically required inoculations done
- obtain a copy of your pet’s health record
2 weeks – 1 week out
- take an identification photo of your pet in the unlikely event it becomes lost
- continue familiarising your pet with their travel capsule
The day before
- gather your pet’s vet and registration papers
- feed your pet 12 hours before departure
On the day
- exercise your pet
- give your pet water before departure
- be on time to meet your pet transport company
- provide any necessary medication or special instructions to your pet transporter
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