Yes. Pet boarding can be useful if your moving dates don’t line up with your pet’s travel arrangements or if you need somewhere for them to stay while you get settled in your new home. During busy periods, including summer, boarding facilities can fill quickly, so it’s important to make arrangements well ahead of time. Our team can help with all boarding/pet accommodation requirements at the time of your pet travel booking.
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How Can I Prepare My Pet For A Long Interstate Journey?
Preparing your pet ahead of time can help them become more comfortable when travelling. This can include introducing their travel crate early, allowing them to spend time inside it at home, and using familiar bedding, toys or treats to create a positive association with the crate so they feel safe and secure.
What Should I Do If I’m Travelling With My Pet To Northern Australia?
If you are travelling with your pet to Northern Australia, speak with your veterinarian about suitable tick prevention. Using oral or topical tick treatments in combination with a tick collar and keeping them up-to-date is strongly recommended to help protect from Ehrlichia canis, a serious bacterial infection transmitted by ticks that can infect dogs. Keeping dogs away from known tick hot spots and bushland also helps to prevent spread of this disease.
Should My Pet’s Vaccinations Be Up To Date Before Travelling In Summer?
Yes. If you are planning to travel interstate over summer and your pet will be staying at a boarding facility, it is important to make sure their vaccinations are current. Boarding facilities generally require dogs to have a valid C5 vaccination and cats to have a valid F3 vaccination before staying.
Travelling With Your Pet During The Holiday Season
The end-of-year holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in Australia, making extra planning essential when flying with your pet. Whether you’re travelling interstate or overseas, preparing ahead helps ensure your furry friend enjoys a safe, comfortable, and stress-free journey.
- Choose a pet-friendly destination that suits your pet’s temperament and research any local pet restrictions.
- Book pet-friendly accommodation early, as demand is high over the Christmas and New Year period.
- Allow extra travel time during peak holiday traffic and busy airports.
- Be prepared for fireworks and loud celebrations by creating a calm, quiet space for your pet.
- Keep festive hazards such as chocolate, alcohol, tinsel, ornaments, and fairy lights out of reach.
- Research emergency veterinary clinics at your destination and ensure your pet’s medical records, ID tags, and microchip details are up to date.
Our number one tip for flying with cats or dogs during Christmas in Australia is to travel with a company who knows what they’re doing! At Jetpets, we specialise in pet-friendly travel, and can get your tiniest friends to their dream destination with ease. So, whether you’re after interstate pet travel or overseas pet transport, get in touch with Jetpets to plan a fun journey for you and your pet
Settling Your Pet Into Their New Home After Arrival
A few simple tips to help ease your pet after arrival:
- Offer fresh water and a light meal once they’ve had a chance to unwind.
- Head out for a gentle walk to stretch their legs and let them explore.
- Set up a cosy, quiet place where they can rest and relax.
- Keep feeding and walking routines as close to normal as possible.
- Spend some extra time with them, offering plenty of reassurance and cuddles.
Every pet settles in at their own pace. A familiar routine and a few comforts from home can help make the transition easier after interstate pet transport or a domestic getaway.
Exclusive Jetpets Facilities Around Australia
When your pets are travelling with Jetpets through selected locations such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney they may travel via our transit lounges where they will be looked after prior or post their flight – depending on the selected travel itinerary, by our in-house Veterinarians and Pet Handlers.
Our trained teams will ensure that pets can stretch their legs, remain hydrated and cared for during their stay with us and our short-term transit facility keeps them safe and snug in our climate-controlled kennels and cattery for short stays during their travel.
Peace Of Mind While Your Pet Is Travelling
When travelling via our Jetpets Transit Lounges, our pet handlers provide Pet Travel Updates. These updates allow our team to keep you informed about how your furry family member is travelling, giving you extra peace of mind while they’re in our care – This way, you are able to see photos of your fur-baby while apart from them, keeping your mind at ease and reassuring you that they are doing well during their travels!
Can Snub Nosed Pet Travel Be Declined?
There will be some occasions where travel may not be approved by Jetpets for welfare reasons. We always prioritise animal welfare prior to any travel being approved. This is done on a case by case basis in conjunction with our veterinarian team.
Speak With Your Jetpets Pet Travel Specialist
If you’re planning an overseas or interstate pet transport for a brachycephalic breed, the Jetpets team is here to help. Our experienced pet travel consultants can guide you through airline requirements, welfare assessments and travel options to ensure your pet’s journey is safe, comfortable and carefully managed from start to finish.