Clinical health checks, vaccinations and fit-to-fly clearances.
From ISO microchip verification to strictly timed tapeworm treatments and blood antibody tests, we partner with trusted Cyprus veterinary clinics to ensure your pet is medically cleared for flight.
Airlines and border inspection posts mandate rigorous veterinary examinations before any animal can board a commercial flight. Through our established veterinary network across Cyprus — including our dedicated collaboration with CyVETS in Paphos — we schedule, oversee, and document all clinical health procedures to satisfy strict international standards.
What our veterinary coordination includes
How our veterinary service works
Medical Audit
We review your pet’s vaccination record, microchip date, and destination country protocols.
Inoculations & Boosters
Any required rabies booster or blood sampling is scheduled to meet legal quarantine waiting times.
Pre-Flight Exam
Licensed vets inspect heart, lungs, eyes, and mobility to issue the official Fit-to-Fly certificate.
Passport Sign-Off
Exact treatment timestamps, medication batch numbers, and vet signatures are logged into the passport.
Frequently asked about veterinary requirements
What is the 21-day rabies vaccination rule?
Under international animal travel laws, at least 21 days must elapse after the primary rabies vaccination before an animal can legally fly. If your pet has received continuous, unbroken booster vaccines within the validity period stated in their passport, this 21-day wait is waived.
When must the tapeworm treatment be administered for dogs entering the UK?
Under DEFRA rules, dogs entering Great Britain must be treated for Echinococcus tapeworm by a licensed veterinarian between 24 and 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the UK. The exact treatment time, date, manufacturer, and vet stamp must appear in the passport.
Can we use our existing family veterinarian in Cyprus?
Yes, you are completely welcome to use your trusted family veterinarian for routine vaccinations and initial checkups. Alternatively, we can coordinate all pre-travel clinical exams and paperwork directly through our trusted partner clinics, such as CyVETS in Paphos.
Can pets be sedated for their flight?
No. IATA regulations and major airlines strictly prohibit chemical sedatives or tranquilizers. Sedation lowers blood pressure and disrupts an animal’s natural ability to regulate balance and body temperature at cruising altitude. We focus on gentle crate habituation and familiar scent blankets instead.
Other care your pet might need
Pets Travel Documents
Official passports and export health declarations prepared directly from veterinary records.
Flights
Matching flight schedules with strict veterinary certificate validity windows.
Advice
Candid guidance on blood titer testing, country quarantine rules, and flight preparation.
Need veterinary health clearance for your pet's flight?
Contact us to review your pet’s current medical records and map out the exact veterinary timeline required.