We must take care of the well-being of the dog!

• • The country of destination or the countries of transit prohibit entry of dogs so-called dangerous on their territory?
•  The prescriptions must also be observed the country of destination concerning vaccinations. Vaccination against rabies is obligatory to surrender in any country, even in an EU country. More information precise information can be obtained from respective diplomatic representations.
• To travel within the EU and in some countries outside the EU, the microchip and the animal passport are required.
•  For all air transport, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Association international transport Air Transport (International Air Transport Association, IATA, .
• If the country of destination is a country risk of rabies, an authorization from the Office Federal Ministry of Food Security and veterinary affairs (OSAV) is required for the return, when the dog is brought back to Switzerland. Without this authorization, the traveler risks having to give up the dog at the airport.
•  Attention: it is forbidden to import in Switzerland dogs dried or shortened. If the dog is born with the short tail, the mention of this particularity must appear in the animal passport of company, otherwise the return Switzerland will be problematic. Swiss customs regulations can be accessed through a tool online of the FSVO
  

WELLNESS OF THE DOG IN TRAVEL

•  By car, the dog must not show danger to the driver; he must be installed behind a grid for dogs or in a transport box where he is comfortable.
•  It should not be too hot or too hot cold.
•  If the journey is long, he must be able to drink water regularly.

•  There should be regular breaks and short walks allowing the dog to do his needs.
• It is advisable to take reservations sufficient of the favorite food of the dog, because not all brands are not for sale everywhere! Abroad, the dog may be exposed to unusual hazards, including:
•  parasites and pathogens which Switzerland is unscathed, such that vectors of heartworm disease, leishmaniasis and ehrlichiosis in hot countries: it is imperative to get information in time from his vet- rinary about it!
•  rabies transmitted by bites and saliva, which represents a danger while particular. Switzerland is unscathed rage but it took decades of struggle to achieve this result, to so that if an infected animal is discovered, his euthanasia is ordered at once. Therefore : never let your dog play with native dogs from a country to risk and keep away from animals stray! Never take at home in Switzerland a stray dog ​​collected in an area at risk of rabies! In a country unscathed like the Switzerland, only one animal can present a danger to many animals and of people. More information on the risk of rabies in other countries