When traveling with your pet, treating them for external parasites like fleas, ticks, and mites is often required by destination countries to prevent the spread of parasites and associated diseases. External parasites can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis that could affect both animal and human populations in the destination country. Many countries have specific treatment timeframes (typically before travel) and may require documentation from a veterinarian confirming treatment. These preventative measures help protect your pet's health, other animals, and maintain biosecurity standards in the destination country.
Your licensed veterinarian determines which treatment is appropriate for your pet and administers it within the required window. PadsPass helps you record the treatment details and dates in your pet's Digital Pet Passport so they're easy to reference when preparing travel documents. A complete pet profile — microchip number, the date the microchip was first scanned, and your pet's most recent rabies vaccination (the two most recent, if possible) — is the best starting point.
Requirements vary by destination and can change, so confirm current rules with your airline and the destination's official animal import authority. Final acceptance of your pet and their documents rests with the airline and the destination authority.