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Pet Travel

Traveling or relocating with your pet? At Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care we are experienced in helping clients with this process, both domestically and internationally. We are proud to include the employees of the multi national company Chevron among our many clients who need help when traveling with their furry friends.
Travel and relocating can be stressful, especially when your pets are involved. Our knowledgeable staff and veterinarians are here to help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Below is a list of informative websites as well as our fees for some of the common services needed in order to travel with your pet. Please call or email travel@webvets.com with any questions you may have.

Airline Pet Requirements
United Airlines
www.united.com
Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com
Delta Airlines
www.delta.com
American Airlines
www.aa.com
Alaska Airlines
www.alaskaair.com


Pet Transport Companies
Pet Relocation.Com
www.petrelocation.com
Animals Away
www.animalsaway.com
Animal Land Pet Movers
www.petmovers.com
Happy Tails Travel, Inc.
www.happytailstravel.com
Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International, Inc.
www.ipata.com

Veterinary Services and Pricing
At Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care, we offer a wide variety of veterinary services to help you with your pet transportation requirements including International Health Certificates, European Microchips and important vaccinations.
For a full list of travel related services and fee schedule, click on the PDF document below.
Price List of Veterinary Services Provided Click Here

Top 10 Pet Travel Destinations
Below is a list of the top 10 travel destinations and requirements for each country. If you do not see the country you are traveling to, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you in finding the requirements needed to travel to that country.

ASPCA’s Top 10 Pet Travel Tips
Below is a list of the ASPCA’s top 10 pet travel tips. To read their entire article, Click Here.
1. Make an appointment with your pet's veterinarian for a checkup, and make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date. Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian dated within 10 days of departure. For travel outside of the continental United States, additional planning and health care requirements may be necessary. Contact the foreign office of the country you are traveling to for more information.
2. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and is wearing a collar and ID tag. Breakaway collars are best for cats. The collar should also include destination information in case your pet escapes.
3. Book a direct flight whenever possible. This will decrease the chances that your pet is left on the tarmac during extreme weather conditions or mishandled by baggage personnel.
4. Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate that is large enough for your pet to stand, sit and turn around in comfortably. Shipping crates can be purchased from many pet supply stores and airlines.
5. Write the words "Live Animal" in letters at least one inch tall on top of and on at least one side of the crate On the top of the crate, write the name, address and telephone number of your pet's destination point, and whether you will be accompanying him or if someone else is picking him up. Make sure that the door is securely closed, but not locked, so that airline personnel can open it in case of an emergency. Line the crate bottom with some type of bedding—shredded paper or towels— to absorb accidents.
6. Affix a current photograph of your pet to the top of the crate for identification purposes. Should your pet escape from the carrier, this could be a lifesaver. You should also carry a photograph of your pet.
7. The night before you leave, make sure you’ve frozen a small dish or tray of water for your pet. This way, it can’t spill during loading, and will melt by the time he’s thirsty. Tape a small pouch, preferably cloth, of dried food outside the crate. Airline personnel will be able to feed your pet in case he gets hungry on long-distance flights or a layover.
8. Tranquilizing your pet is generally not recommended, as it could hamper his breathing. Check with your veterinarian first.
9. Tell every airline employee you encounter, on the ground and in the air, that you are traveling with a pet in the cargo hold. This way, they’ll be ready if any additional considerations or attention is needed.
10. If the plane is delayed, or if you have any concerns about the welfare of your pet, insist that airline personnel check the animal whenever feasible. In certain situations, removing the animal from the cargo hold may be warranted.
Source: ASPCA.org, 2010
Finally, the doctors at Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care always recommend you bring an extra towel and a garbage bag. This helps if a pet urinates or defecates in the carrier while in the cabin of the plane -- you can clean it up immediately and have the flight attendant dispose of the bag. It will also be handy for when you reach your destination and there is a mess in the crate – you can clean it up immediately.
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