How to Travel from Canada to the United Kingdom with a Dog or Cat (2025 Guide)

Traveling from Canada to the United Kingdom with your dog or cat in 2025 can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, it’s completely manageable. Between vaccine requirements, travel documents, and airline rules, it’s easy to miss a critical step — and risk delays, extra costs, or even quarantine.

That’s where Superpets comes in. We give Canadian pet owners a step-by-step travel plan, access to trusted vets, and all the documents you need, so you can focus on the excitement of your trip instead of stressing about paperwork.

Can You Travel to the UK with Your Pet?

Yes! You can travel with dogs and cats from Canada to the UK if they meet the following requirements:

Must be microchipped
Vaccinated against rabies with valid proof
Must have tapeworm treatment (dogs only) within 120 hours before arrival
Healthy and fit to travel

❌ Cannot travel if:

• Under the minimum age for rabies vaccination
• Missing microchip or vaccine proof
• Sick, injured, or unfit to travel

Required Documents & Eligibility

Superpets ensures your documents meet UK entry rules and generates a clear checklist to avoid errors.

Rabies & Tapeworm Rules (UK-specific)

Dogs and cats must have a microchip registered with proof

• Rabies vaccine must be valid and at least 21 days old
• Dogs must receive a tapeworm treatment administered 1–5 days before arrival
• Puppies and kittens under minimum vaccination age cannot travel
• Superpets reminds you of deadlines and provides step-by-step guidance

Airline Requirements (Canada → UK)

Superpets generates pre-filled airline checklists to ensure compliance with UK-specific rules.

Common Reasons Pets Are Denied Entry

• Missing rabies certificate
• Missing microchip
• Tapeworm treatment not done
• Health concerns or improper carrier
• Incorrect paperwork format

Travel Checklist

Canada → UK Pet Travel Checklist:

• Microchip verified
• Rabies certificate ready
• Tapeworm treatment complete (dogs)
• Pet passport / health certificate ready
• Airline booking confirmed
• Travel crate meets airline standards
• Food, water, medications packed
• Comfort item packed
• Superpets checklist followed

Traveling to the UK doesn’t have to be stressful. Superpets gives Canadian pet owners a step-by-step travel plan, connects you to trusted vets, and ensures all documents are correct.

Start your UK pet travel plan today!

FAQ

Q1: Can puppies travel to the UK?

• Only if vaccinated early and approved by a vet

Q2: Are tapeworm treatments required?

• Yes, for dogs within 1–5 days before arrival

Q3: Do cats need microchips?

• Yes, ISO-compliant microchip required

Q4: Can pets fly in the cabin?

• Depends on airline and weight limits; Superpets confirms requirements

Q5: What if my pet is nervous?

• Superpets provides tips for crate training and calming strategies

This is not legal or veterinary advice. Travel requirements may change. Always verify with the CFIA, UK authorities, and your airline before travel. Superpets provides guidance and connections to assist with pet travel planning but cannot guarantee border approval.