Everything you should know before you book.
Rules, choosing a provider and preparation — explained plainly, so your animal arrives safely and you know what you are signing up for.
What Does an Animal Transport Cost and What Drives the Price?
Animal transport cost explained: the factors behind every quote, why prices for the same route differ so widely, and how to recognise a realistic offer.
Read article →Dog transport in Europe: EU rules, country specifics, process and price factors
Dog transport EU rules: microchip, rabies vaccination and the 21-day wait, EU pet passport, banned breed lists, country specifics and what drives the price.
Read article →The EU Animal Transport Regulation: Why the Big Reform Keeps Being Delayed
EU animal transport regulation reform: why the overhaul has slipped again, which rules apply in the meantime and what the state of play means in practice.
Read article →Moving a cat to another EU country: requirements, country rules, process and price factors
Moving a cat to another EU country: the requirements and deadlines, what commercial transport adds, country rules and the factors that determine the price.
Read article →Taking rabbits and rodents abroad: rules for small pets and ferrets in Europe, process and price factors
Taking rabbits and rodents abroad: which rules apply to small pets and ferrets in Europe, what destination countries ask for and what drives the price.
Read article →Transporting a horse within Europe: requirements, process and price factors
Transporting a horse within Europe: the documents and TRACES certificate you need, how the process runs, which country rules apply and what drives the price.
Read article →Transporting Animals in Hot Weather: When Does the Journey Become a Risk?
Transporting animals in hot weather: when the temperature inside the vehicle turns critical, how ventilation and timing help, and how to spot heat stress early.
Read article →Transporting birds within Europe: requirements, country rules, process and price factors
Transporting birds within Europe: which papers birds need in the EU and from non-EU countries, when CITES applies and what drives the price of a transport.
Read article →Transporting exotic pets in Europe: species protection, requirements, process and price factors
Transporting exotic pets in Europe: which papers reptiles, amphibians and arachnids need, when species protection law applies and what drives the price.
Read article →New EU Animal Transport Rules 2026: What Transport Providers Need to Know
EU animal transport rules 2026: the smart tachograph requirement from 2.5 tonnes, private versus commercial trips and what transport providers must do.
Read article →How to Choose a Pet Transport Company You Can Trust
How to choose a pet transport company: animal welfare standards, vehicle requirements, driver experience, transparency and insurance cover at a glance.
Read article →How to Prepare Your Animal for a Long Journey
Preparing your pet for a long journey: health check, travel documents, crate training and a feeding plan. A practical checklist for owners and keepers.
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