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International Pet Travel on American
Carriers
Bringing Pets Into Ukraine
There is no quarantine of pets coming into Ukraine, but dogs and
cats must have all shots brought up-to-date a minimum of 30 days
prior to departure. Cargo carriers must meet FAA standards. American
carriers require that the animal is able to stand up and turn around
with ease, and that the carrier is ventilated on all four sides. If
you are bringing more than one pet, each animal is required to have
it’s own carrier. For more specific information, please call your
airline carrier well in advance of travel.
An international health certificate proving rabies and distemper
vaccinations is required. If transiting in Germany without a
layover, you may be required to exit the airport into Germany and
re-enter to recheck your pet for the flight to Kyiv. German
authorities will check your documents. If you stay over night in
Germany, the documentation requirements may be more complicated, so
please consult with your airline.
Veterinary care and immunizations are available locally. Dogs
should be immunized annually against distemper, rabies, hepatitis,
parvovirus, leptospirosis and parainfluenza. A tick-borne disease
(piroplazmosis) is especially dangerous for dogs in Kyiv so bring
flea/tick collars (available locally) and repellents. Both dog and
cat foods are available locally, however if your dog/cat prefers a
certain brand please bring a supply with you. It is also a good idea
to bring a small supply of your pet’s needs with you in your
luggage.
If you are thinking of getting a pet prior to coming to Kyiv, you
may want to wait until you arrive. There are many pure bred animals
for sale here at very reasonable prices. Ukrainians tend to prefer
larger breeds but smaller dogs and many cats are readily
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