How we verify

A person reads the source before a rule is marked Verified. Every rule shows the source and the date. When sources disagree, we say so.

Which sources we trust

  1. Government authorities: CDC and USDA (USA), GOV.UK and APHA (UK), the Department of Agriculture (Australia), DAHD and AQCS (India), Indian embassies and consulates.
  2. The airline's own policy pages and tariffs.
  3. Airline press releases.
  4. Reputable news reports.

Agency and booking-site guides help us spot changes, but never count as the only source for a Verified rule.

What the labels mean

  • Verified Matches an official source or the airline's own page, checked on the date shown.
  • Reported, confirm Comes from news or an airline press release only. Confirm before you rely on it.
  • Sources conflict Sources disagree. We show what each says and which we think is current.
  • Due for re-check Last checked more than 45 days ago. Shown automatically.

What we do not do

  • We do not give veterinary advice: no sedation, medication or health guidance. Ask your vet.
  • We do not publish invented reviews, testimonials or expert credentials. No vet has reviewed this site yet, and we will name one if that changes.
  • Partner agencies never edit or approve our rules.

How often we re-check

Country rules and airline policies monthly, and immediately when a source page changes or a change is reported. Airline fees before the October to December peak.

Use of AI

We use AI tools to help draft and to watch sources for changes. A person reads every source before a rule is published or marked Verified.

Corrections

Found something wrong or out of date? Email us with the page and what you saw. We log every correction here.

  • 20 Oct 2026: Site launched. No corrections yet.

Every source we cite

SourceTypePublisher dateWe checked
Air India
Travelling with Pets
Official Tariff sheet "as on 09 Oct 2026" 20 Oct 2026
Akasa Air
Akasa Air enhances its pet travel service, Pets on Akasa
Airline release 8 May 2024 20 Oct 2026
Australian Government, Department of Agriculture (DAFF)
Approved countries for cats and dogs
Official Not shown 20 Oct 2026
Business Today
BT Weekender: Planning to fly with your pet? You have company
News 10 Oct 2026 20 Oct 2026
CDC
High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies
Official Last reviewed 15 Apr 2026 20 Oct 2026
CDC
CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities
Official Last reviewed 1 Sep 2026 20 Oct 2026
CDC
Bringing a Cat into the United States
Official Last reviewed 22 Aug 2025 20 Oct 2026
Consulate General of India, Atlanta
Import of Pet
Official Updated 20 Sep 2026 20 Oct 2026
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
Standard Operating Procedure for import of pet dogs (DAHD / AQCS), as hosted by USDA APHIS
Official No date on document 20 Oct 2026
GOV.UK
Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain
Official Not shown 20 Oct 2026
GOV.UK
Bringing your pet to Great Britain: rabies blood tests
Official Not shown 20 Oct 2026
HappyFares (booking site blog)
Pets on Domestic Indian Flights 2026
Secondary Jun 2026, modified Jul 2026 20 Oct 2026
India Sea Trade News
Government simplifies import procedure for pet dogs and cats (reporting a DAHD office memorandum of 20 Feb 2025)
News Not shown 20 Oct 2026
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Entry Requirements for Foreign-Vaccinated Dogs from High-Risk Countries
Official Last published 13 Jul 2026 20 Oct 2026
Zoovet Travel (cites APHA, verified 25 Jun 2026)
Requirements to enter the United Kingdom with your pet (2026)
Secondary Not shown 20 Oct 2026
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