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Living with Pets Around the World Pet Health & Care Pet Transport Procedures

This article explains the transportation risks and safety precautions you should be aware of when moving abroad with senior dogs or cats. We’ve carefully compiled everything you need to know to prepare for moving abroad with your senior pet—from basic quarantine requirements, airline policies, and preparation timelines to estimated costs and common pitfalls—including how to coordinate with your veterinarian.

Pet Health & Care Pet Transport Procedures Airline Pet Transportation Policy Changes

Based on primary information from veterinary associations and animal quarantine offices, we have compiled a summary as of July 2026 regarding health risks to be aware of when transporting brachycephalic dog breeds (such as Pugs and French Bulldogs) internationally, as well as the acceptance criteria for each airline, preparation procedures, and safety measures.

Pet Health & Care

Local governments offer subsidies for pet spaying, neutering, and microchipping. We’ve compiled an easy-to-understand overview based on information current as of July 2026, covering the details of Shibuya Ward’s program, a comparison with the other 23 wards of Tokyo, and key points to keep in mind when applying.

Pet Health & Care

This guide provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the basics of rabies vaccines, the vaccination schedule, and how to obtain a certificate. It also clarifies the relationship between antibody titer testing and the 180-day waiting period, helping you understand the steps needed to prepare for safe international travel with your dog or cat.

Pet Health & Care

This article explains microchipping for dogs and cats, including domestic implantation and registration requirements, the reasons it is required for international travel, the requirements in Japan, the EU, and the U.S., the steps from implantation to registration, and a pre-travel checklist, based on primary information as of July 2026.