Pet Travel Rabies

The Risk of Exposure

Pet owners need to be concerned about rabies when traveling outside the U.S. Pets are vaccinated to prevent them from acquiring the disease from wildlife and transmitting it to humans. Air Animal will be happy to advise you and your veterinarian of the rabies vaccination requirements for your intended destination.

Rabies and the rabies-like viruses can occur in animals anywhere in the world.

• In most countries, the risk of rabies in an encounter with an animal and the precautions necessary to prevent rabies are the same as they are in the U.S.
• Your pets and other domestic animals can be infected if they are bitten by rabid wild animals and can, in turn, infect you.

Dog rabies is common in the developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Tens of thousands of animals die of the disease each year in these countries.

• Before traveling anywhere abroad, consult Air Animal or your health department about your risk of exposure to rabies and seek advice on how to handle an exposure should it arise.