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TravelWell OS · Pet Safety & Travel

The whole family travels.

Flying with your pet, or leaving them in good hands — here's how to do it safely. Country rules, a pre-trip checklist, and a vet when you need one.

If it's your dog… Travel Well.

✈️ Flying with your pet

Every country is different — and a few will turn you away at the gate if the paperwork isn't right. Tell us where you're headed and we'll show exactly what your pet needs. Always confirm the current rules at the official source before you book — they change, and they vary by species and where you're coming from.

Tell us the destination and we'll show exactly what your pet needs to get in.

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Whether your pet can ride in the cabin or must go in the hold varies a lot by carrier.

Carrier rules + fees change — confirm in-cabin vs cargo, carrier size, breed limits and fees on the airline's official page before you book.

Rules differ by airline: in-cabin vs cargo, carrier dimensions, breed bans (esp. snub-nosed), per-flight pet limits, and fees. Book the pet on at the same time as your seat — flights cap how many pets are allowed. BringFido — Airline pet policy guide (all major carriers) →

🧳 Before you go

ISO microchip

Most countries require it — and before the rabies shot.

Rabies + core vaccines

Usually 21+ days before travel; keep the certificate.

Health certificate

Vet-issued, often within 10 days of travel (timing varies).

Airline-approved carrier

Right dimensions for in-cabin; confirm with the airline.

Pet first-aid kit

Gauze, vet wrap, tweezers/tick tool, your vet records.

ID tag + recent photo

Destination phone number on the tag; photo in case lost.

🩺 Find a vet — wherever you are

Opens a live map of emergency vets near your current location.

Find the nearest open vet →

🆘 Pet emergency right now?

For poisoning, choking or CPR, tap the red Emergency button (🐕 tab) on any page. Keep these handy:

🐕 Pets-Well

Sitters and boarding for the trip you can't bring them on, pet-friendly stays and flights for the ones you can, and pet jets at the very top. Every budget tier.

Open Pets-Well →

Pet entry rules and airline policies change and vary by species, breed and country of origin. This is general guidance, not legal or veterinary advice — always confirm with the official source and your vet before you travel.

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