Travel with pet to the Dominican Republic

You can travel with your pet to the Dominican Republic, for this you must
comply with the animal health requirements that are required, for the
Dominican Republic it is necessary to carry a health certificate issued and
signed by an official veterinarian, the certificate must include the name and
address of the owner of the pet, and a complete description of the pet
(name, breed, sex, color, and age). And must be Apostilled by the State
Government.

Additional information should include:

The pets must be examined within 72 hours before the departure date, were
found free of infectious or contagious diseases, were treated against external
and internal parasites and come from an area in which no diseases of
importance to the species in the last 60 days.

The pets that were vaccinated against rabies. The vaccine must be based on
inactivated viruses and administered only 12 months and not less than 30
days before the departure date.

Animals under three months only need a health certificate issued by an

official or accredited veterinarian.

To import dogs and cats on a commercial scale, an import application is

required from the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic
for the analysis of zoo sanitary risk.

Plan the trip with your pet

Check the vaccination and documentation requirements for your destination.

Before traveling, call your airline and ask for the requirements to travel with
a pet, not all airlines have the same regulations, a pet reserve is usually
paid.
If you already confirmed on the airline, the requirements to travel with your
pet, get a bag to transport pets approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation
Administration) and that can be accommodated under the seat in front of
you on the plane.

Usually, the pet and suitcase are considered a handbag by the airline

The pet must remain inside the suitcase while on the plane and at the
airport.

Safety of your pet when traveling

If your pet is not tiny or lightweight and you cannot take it in the cabin with
you, you should know that some pets such as dogs and cats cannot
withstand extreme temperatures or sudden changes in temperature, so take
them in the cargo area It is a risk against her life.

Brachycephalic cat and dog breeds (flat-faced) are not suitable for travel as
cargo because they cannot withstand high and low temperatures well, they
cannot breathe normally. If it is the case of your pet, the alternative is to
travel in the cabin but to be possible it must be a small, lightweight animal,
the exact size and weight may vary depending on the airline.

If the animal is brachycephalic and large The alternative is to send it by a

courier who takes care of all the details of the trip (except for veterinary
documents) and guarantees the safety of the pet, something that does not
always happen with commercial flights, since there have been cases of
losses and deaths of animals in airplanes.

Traveling with pets’ useful tips

If your pet has a chronic health condition (diabetes, heart disease) and needs
ongoing treatment, you may not qualify for a trip that is too long, even if the
scales can be diagnosed. Ask the airline about your case to avoid
unnecessary risks.

Very anxious animals can be reassured, although the airline may require
information about what medication is applied, when and how effects are
possible.

It is not recommended to give food or water to the animal at least two hours
before traveling, especially in the cabin, to avoid unwanted accidents. On
long flights, it is possible to feed and that you can relieve themselves and
walk a bit since almost all international airports already have an animal area
near the loading area. Inform yourself previously.

There are countries where the microchip is mandatory for a pet and others
where animals are not allowed before or after certain hours of the day. In the
Dominican Republic, it is not demanding to have a chip. In some countries,
the animal must be notified in advance and others require mandatory
quarantine. Find out the destination country.

The medical certificate issued by the veterinarian lasts 30 days. If the trip
lasts less than that time, you can return with the same document. If there is
not a new one issued in that country.