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Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It's no surprise that Mexico landed close to the top of the most beautiful destinations. Between the ruins of Tulum, Sian Ka'an's networks of tropical rainforests, marshes and mangroves and the stunning Revillagigedo Islands, there's plenty of beauty. Mexico also has a wealth of wildlife. 

Apart from its welcoming nature and beautiful wildlife, Mexico is a vert pet-friendly place to travel to with your furry companion. According to  data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), 70% of Mexican households have at least one pet. While travelling with pets, it is important to keep the following things in mind- 

• The first step is to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip.
• While a rabies titer test is not mandatory, all pets must have proof of the current rabies vaccination before entering Mexico. Dogs must be vaccinated against- Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza and cats may also be vaccinated for: Feline panleukopenia (Distemper): Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Leukemia.
• All pets must be treated against internal and external parasites by a licensed veterinarian.
• All pets must have treatments for ticks shortly prior to entering the country as all pets will be inspected for fleas and ticks when entering Mexico.
• A licensed veterinarian must complete the health certificate for Mexico. All health certificates must either be typed or autofilled online.
• There are multiple international airports in Mexico where pets can enter the country.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Mexico.
• Mexico does not have a list of banned breeds but some cities do. 

As you start planning your trip overseas, you should consider hiring professional assistance to make your pet’s relocation safe, smooth and hassle-free. AirPets relocates hundreds of pets every year to and from India and is very thorough with its process. You can get in touch with us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to [email protected] for a professional consultation.