Cat guide

US → Australia: cat step order

Same destination pressure as dogs, with cat-specific crate and handling details. Confirm official rules before you spend.

  1. 1. Microchip

    Get a readable chip and keep the number with your records.

  2. 2. Rabies vaccination

    Use a vet who understands export timing and paperwork.

  3. 3. Rabies blood test

    This result often controls how early you can realistically travel.

  4. 4. Waiting period

    Do not compress the wait to match a human flight you already bought.

  5. 5. Permission and quarantine booking

    Treat facility space as a scarce booking, not a paperwork afterthought.

  6. 6. Crate, airline, final checks

    Confirm airline acceptance for cats and crate dimensions early.

  7. 7. Arrival handoff

    Write down who collects the cat and what fees are expected.

This is a sequence guide for planning. It is not government approval.

Common cat travel gear

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