What i need to do to fly my dog to germany. ?

Question

i am flying my Australian shepard with me when i move to germany. she is two years old and about 40 pounds. i would like no no what shots she will need, what papers i need to get, who i should contact for the papers. also she is very nervous so i would like to look into giving her a sedative for the flight. all help will be appreciated. thank you.

Answer 1

To enter Germany from the U.S. with your pet, it must be:

identified by a clearly visible tattoo or by a transponder* and

be accompanied by a document proving there is an effective vaccination protection against rabies (inactivated vaccine with an efficiency of at least one international antigen unit according to the WHO standard, period of validity of the vaccination protection according to the information of the manufacturer). Download the Health Certificate for dogs/cats/ferrets.

The certificate must be issued by an accredited vet (approved by USDA), an official vet or a vet authorized by the competent authority.

* In Europe, ISO (International Standards Organisation) Standard microchips meeting specifications 11784 or Annex A of ISO Standard 11785 are generally used. If the microchip does not meet either of these ISO Standards, you must provide your own microchip reader (at your expense) to enable the microchip number to be read successfully when your animal enters Europe.

All certificates must be endorsed by the United States Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services (VS).

Contact the VS office that covers the state in which you live.

These offices can be located at http:/www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/a...

Answer 2

yeah, what he said, plus:  sedatives NOT recommended--check with your vet.  

Don't forget to get pup added to your reservation!