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Dog relocation? Cat relocation? Any kind of pet relocation?

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We are an Animal Care organisation through and through. International pet shipping (we like to call it "international pet relocations" 'cause we ain't shippin' boxes, right?), and other animals too, is part of what we do, including veterinary care and boarding & daycare, to say nothing of (well, yes, we'll say something of) our work with the airlines in our capacity as Animal Handler at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) for Emirates Airline and dnata.

It's all part of the bigger Animal Care picture.

Pet Transportation and Transit Care. Door-to-Door.

We have been providing pet transportation and other animal relocations and transit care services in the UAE since the mid-1980s. We also provide general animal care management at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central for all airlines... everything from the cutest, littlest pets to watch-your-fingers exotics. And door-to-door? Just let us know.

And indeed, watch your fingers because relocating your pet, either on your own (which you can do) or with the help of an agent like us is expensive! And it can be complex.

Relocate your pet: Just a little guidance... or the whole shebang!

So come to us for initial guidance or let us work with you and for you throughout the entire planning and execution of your relocation, including any vet-related treatments or documentation, which services are provided via our very own DKC Veterinary Clinic. We can even work-share with you. You might experience a minor price-related heart attack , but at least we’ll be there to catch you when you fall! We can never eliminate all the anxiety, but we do try!

So let's talk. Or better yet, come ‘n meet us (don't forget to make an appointment, please! ). Our relocations office is smack in the middle of our beautiful animal care facility and so is integrally a part of what we do ~ the care of your pets, whatever the kind.

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Pet Imports. Pet Exports. Pet Transshipments.

We service the international airports of Dubai (DXB and DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ), and in fact any airport in the UAE.
Collection & Delivery nationwide for your pet or any other type of animal.
We are a long-standing member of both IPATA and ATA, and so very well-connected to other high-quality specialist animal shippers in these global associations ~ for wherever you're going to or coming from.
We are the Animal Handler for Emirates and dnata, and therefore all airlines, at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central.
And we are trusted and recommended the world over. (And we might even tell you the difference between a "pet passport" and a vaccination booklet! )

Pet Imports. Pet Exports. Pet Transshipments. We love our pets so much, we won't leave home without 'em.

DKC is:

Find animal shippers worldwide here and here.

Business-to-Business needs?

P.S. All Emirates Group members get a 10% discount on all our services related charges ~ Boarding, Relocations and Veterinary! But shhh... don't tell anyone!

For how long is the import permit valid?

30 days

There, wasn't that easy? ;-)

What's better... wood or plastic travel boxes?

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Excellent question.
Take a look at A lot about Travel Boxes.

<h5>What's better... wood or plastic travel boxes?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_28.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Excellent question.<br>Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/a-lot-about-travel-boxes" target="_blank">A lot about Travel Boxes</a>.</p></div>

Can DKC make custom made travel boxes for animals other than cats and dogs?

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<h5>Can DKC make custom made travel boxes for animals other than cats and dogs?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_93.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>We sure can! Any type of travel box or crate you might need, for any type of animal!</p> <p>Simply <a href="/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p></div>

Can DKC make custom made travel boxes for animals other than cats and dogs?

We sure can! Any type of travel box or crate you might need, for any type...

Will you deliver my pet home to me directly from the airport after import clearance?

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Yes we will.

Any time of day or night, weekday or weekend. There is a charge but yes we wi

<h5>Will you deliver my pet home to me directly from the airport after import clearance?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_21.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes we will.</p> <p>Any time of day or night, weekday or weekend. There is a charge but yes we will. Just ask us for details.</p></div>

Can I bring my pet into the UAE as accompanied (excess) baggage?

Definitely not. (Uh... sort of!)

Sorry.

In fact, it is very important that you trust this information and do not doubt it as a result of hearing otherwise from some other source. All knowledgeable pet relocators will tell you the same, correct, thing: Animals of all kinds must arrive in the UAE by cargo only.

EXCEPT... for one little potential thing. :-) See our document Relocating Pets into the UAE. (Phew!)

Is it important to register my pet with Dubai Municipality?

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If you'll be residing in Dubai, then that's a BIG YES!

In fact, although you can import w

<h5>Is it important to register my pet with Dubai Municipality?</h5><p>If you'll be residing in Dubai, then that's a BIG YES!</p> <p>In fact, although you can import without getting your pet registered, the next time you need to get vaccinations, veterinary clinics in Dubai are required by law to register your pet with Dubai Municipality at that point.</p> <p>This said, we strongly recommend it. It is not expensive and we know of many cases of lost pets being found because of it. Learn about this <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/vaccinations-the-lazy-way" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/dubai-pet-municipality-tags-registration" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

Do I need to make an appointment?

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<h5>Do I need to make an appointment?</h5> <p>We genuinely love having people just drop by and look around both our locations in <a href="/about-dkc/howl-we-get-there#dkcmap" target="_blank">Umm Ramool</a> (Boarding, Daycare, Relocations) and <a href="/about-dkc/howl-we-get-there#dkcvetmap" target="_blank">Motor City</a> (Veterinary Clinic).</p> <p>If you want to relocate your pet into or out of Dubai, or if you need veterinary care, then we do indeed need you to contact us to make an appointment... but we promise we won't make that difficult. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>If, however, you just want to see either of our facilities and look around, to see where your pet will live while you're away and he's boarding or while she's in veterinary care, and to have a chat with our Animal Handlers... then just come on down any time during our <a href="/about-dkc/two-legged-timings" target="_blank">Two-Legged Timings</a>.</p> <p>If you want to actually reserve boarding space for your pet, then yes, you do need to contact us in advance. How far in advance? Well, that depends on the time of year. Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/gotta-book-early" target="_blank">Gotta Book Early! </a>If you've already booked your pet in for boarding, then you can also just come in whenever you're ready on the day during our Two-Legged Timings (or of course you can arrange for <a href="/what-we-do/collection-delivery" target="_blank">Collection & Delivery</a>).</p>

"Accompanied Baggage"? "In-Cabin"? "Manifest Cargo"? What does it all mean!!?

Good question.

Read our document Pet Flight Options. If you have more questions after that, just get in touch.

Does my bird need to be microchipped?

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Microchipping is a great way to identify and register your bird in case he ever flies off into th

<h5>Does my bird need to be microchipped?</h5><p>Microchipping is a great way to identify and register your bird in case he ever flies off into the unknown. A microchip is also a permanent, more reliable method of identifying your bird than feet-rings which can wear out or become damaged and can even break and fall off entirely.</p> <p>Microchips for birds are smaller than those for cats and dogs but nevertheless sometimes birds require a light sedation to have them placed. Not something to worry about, though. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"></p> <p>Do be very aware that all birds will always need a microchip, and possibly other forms of identification, if they ever need to travel abroad.</p>

Does my bird need vaccinations?

Yes... maybe.

There are different vaccines available for different species of birds, with the main vaccinations being for poultry. Parrots tend not to need vaccines unless it's a requirement of the country they are in or travelling to.

How do I export my pet from the UAE and how much lead time do I need?

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<h5>How do I export my pet from the UAE and how much lead time do I need?</h5> <p>Tough one! Wish we could give you a straight answer. In fact, though, depending on which country you're travelling to, there will be different requirements and so different things you'll need to do on this end before you leave. The best place to start is to contact us ~ sooner rather than later just to be safe ~ but if you're set on doing things yourself, look around this website and search on the internet for the specifics.</p> <p>To give you some idea of the timelines involved, for a destination such as Canada, for example, it can take less than a week to prepare everything (although that is a bit rushed and we would normally look at a couple of weeks). Conversely, for a destination like Australia or New Zealand it takes as long as 6-7 months. Ouch!</p>

Can my pet transit through the UAE as accompanied baggage?

It depends!

Accompanied baggage via the UAE is possible if you're travelling on Emirates from origin through to your final destination, but not possible via Abu Dhabi with Etihad due to carrier regulations.

The weather in the UAE is beautiful for much of the year, but yes, for 4-5 months of the year it

<h5>Will my pet cope with the heat? Will he/she be left on the tarmac?</h5><p>The weather in the UAE is beautiful for much of the year, but yes, for 4-5 months of the year it is indeed hot or extremely hot (and often very humid). The airlines and airport handling crew know this and procedures are in-place to ensure that all animals are safe from that heat.</p> <p>This means that upon arrival animals are always off-loaded from the aircraft first and quickly taken to the dedicated animal-holding area of the airport, which is fully air-conditioned. It also means that the vehicles used for transporting animals from the aircraft to the animal area are also air-conditioned.</p> <p>And for exports, the same is true, just in reverse. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>In other words, we promise you, there is nothing to worry about.</p>

Is it safe to bring my pet into the heat of the UAE?

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<h5>Is it safe to bring my pet into the heat of the UAE?</h5> <p>Yes it is safe. In fact, thousands of pets are imported into the UAE each year; the vast majority do perfectly well here, regardless of the breed.</p> <p>What about those which don't do well? Fundamentally, when things go wrong (such as dehydration and/or heatstroke), it is about how these pets are managed rather than their innate inability to cope with the heat or the fact of the heat being prohibitive. Yes, the UAE is VERY hot for at least 4 or 5 months of the year, and yes you must be careful about this during these periods, but isn't it extremely cold in January in Canada? Or hot in Texas in July? Aren't there any number of locations around the world with extreme temperatures at certain times of the year? And aren't there pets in these places too? Of course there are.</p> <p>You should be aware of the dangers of the heat here, but if you're thoughtful about this, you should be neither worried nor overly concerned. Do some research on the internet and talk to your UAE-based vet for guidance about things to watch out for, and at the most basic level be aware of such things as not leaving your dog or cat outside during the hottest periods of the year for too long, and always make sure there is plenty of water readily available, even if you're going for a walk.</p> <p>There is more to learn about this and plenty of information available from any number of sources. But yes, in short, it is safe to bring your pet.</p>

Where can I get the import permit?

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You can get this permit yourself or through an agent like us; in either case, import permits are

<h5>Where can I get the import permit?</h5><p>You can get this permit yourself or through an agent like us; in either case, import permits are sourced from the UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment (MOCCAE).</p> <p>For more detail on all this, see our <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/pet-imports" target="_blank">Pet Imports</a> page, even if you intend to procure the permit yourself. (You want to be armed with all the information you can get, right?!)</p>

Food and water for my pet's journey?

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First of all, to be clear, and VERY importantly, there must always be water available before, dur

<h5>Food and water for my pet's journey?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_11.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>First of all, to be clear, and VERY importantly, there must <em>always</em> be water available before, during and after the journey. This said, don't overly concern yourself if your pet is not drinking huge amounts before you take her to the airport just because you've given it to her. Let your pet behave normally, drink as she wants, and relax. The key here is that water <em>must always be <strong>available</strong></em> (which is why all travel boxes have a water bowl in them).</p> <p>As to food, however, while there certainly are exceptions, it's actually best that most animals (including dogs and cats) travel on an empty (or close-to-empty) stomach. We understand that you worry your pet will be hungry, especially if it's a long-haul journey, but we ask that you trust this bit of very important advice:</p> <ul> <li>Do not feed your dog or cat for at the very least 4 hours before you drop them off at the airport for departure, and preferably longer. At DKC, we generally aim for about 8-10 hours.<br><br></li> </ul> <p>Unlike human beings who need (or <em>feel</em> they need) to eat regularly, many types of animal, including dogs and cats and others (though, again, there are exceptions to this), are very capable of and even comfortable with going without food for a good 24 hours. Of course we agree that this is not what you want to do every day but in an air-travel situation, we promise you that all your pets and animals will be just fine. In fact, they will be better than if you do feed them because of the:</p> <ul> <li>Reduced likelihood of nausea/vomiting in case they have any kind of reaction to the movement of their crate or as a result of anxiety (though it should be said that vomiting under any circumstances is quite rare).</li> <li>Dramatically reduced risk of toileting (urine and faeces) in their travel box, which means they stay cleaner and more comfortable overall.<br><br></li> </ul> <p>Sound scary? Try not to worry too much. This approach really does work very well indeed.</p></div>

What are the airline requirements for a travel box?

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<h5>What are the airline requirements for a travel box?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_29.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Important question.</p> <p>Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/a-lot-about-travel-boxes" target="_blank">A lot about Travel Boxes</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/measuring-your-dog" target="_blank">Measuring Your Dog</a>, and download the helpful documents on these pages.</p> <p>Additionally, because of the complexity of this subject, please do contact us for a conversation. There's more to this subject than you might think, and the decision you make about which travel box to use for your pet will affect whether or not an airline will accept your pet for shipments and, yes, whether or not your pet stays safe. And yes, it will also affect the cost of the relocation.</p></div>

What are the airline requirements for a travel box?

Important question. Take a look at A lot about...

How long will my bird live for?

Longer than you think!!

It depends on the species of your bird. Small birds, such as budgies and cockatiels, can live for up to 20 years, and the larger parrots, like Macaws and African Greys, have been reported to live well over 60 years. OMG!

How much lead time do I need to relocate/import my pet into the UAE?

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<h5>How much lead time do I need to relocate/import my pet into the UAE?</h5> <p>The relocation of your pet always has two sides to it: the export and the import.</p> <p>The lead time for the import side of things will depend on the type of pet you have and, if you have a cat or dog, their vaccination status, as well as whether you're coming from a country classified as "high-risk" or "low-risk" for rabies. For more detail on all this, see our <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/pet-imports" target="_blank">Pet Imports</a> page.</p> <p>For the export side, which is the lead time you'll need from your country of origin, you'll want an agent based there (you can start your search for agents in your country/area at the <a href="https://www.ipata.org/ipata-pet-shippers-air-and-ground" target="_blank">IPATA.org</a> website) to find out more about the export requirements and how long it will take.</p> <p>On the UAE end, however, once all veterinary import requirements have been met, we like to ask for two weeks lead time, so get crackin', will ya!</p>

What are your opening hours?

Take a look...

...at our Two-Legged Timings for Boarding, Daycare, Relocations and our Veterinary Clinic.

I know you relocate dogs and cats, but what about birds • rabbits • ferrets • guinea pigs • lizards • snake • cheetahs• penguins • monkeys • fish...

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<h5>I know you relocate dogs and cats, but what about birds • rabbits • ferrets • guinea pigs • lizards • snake • cheetahs• penguins • monkeys • fish...</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_2.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Well, DUH! Of course we can! Just about any animal at all. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"></p> <p>As with our boarding and daycare services, we relocate all types of animal, all over the world, into and out of the UAE, including domestic pets of any kind and exotics, large and small.</p></div>

I know you relocate dogs and cats, but what about birds • rabbits • ferrets • guinea pigs • lizards • snake • cheetahs• penguins • monkeys • fish...

Well, DUH! Of course we can! Just about any animal at all. As with our boarding and daycare services, we relocate all types of animal, all over the world, into and out of the...

Can DKC help me rehome my pet?

No, sorry. This is not something we are involved in.

We are a for-profit, commercial (but lovely and homey!) boarding and daycare business. However, there are many not-for-profit, equally lovely organisations in the UAE who are totally focused on helping people rehome family pets and strays. A quick search in Google will get you headed in the right direction.

Can DKC help if my pet is transiting through the UAE?

You bet!

Take a look at Pets Transiting through the UAE.

What if my pet has a tattoo and not a microchip?

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<h5>What if my pet has a tattoo and not a microchip?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_18.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Then you're DOOMED!! DOOMED we tell you!! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"></p> <p>Well, not SO doomed. Indeed, though, the UAE no longer accepts tattoos and your pet's microchip number will have to be provided in your application for the import permit. So you will have to have your pet microchipped, but this is not a difficult thing to do.</p> <p>Sorry.</p></div>

What if my pet has a tattoo and not a microchip?

Then you're DOOMED!! DOOMED we tell you!! ...

Do you do animal exports by road? Can you get my pet to other GCC countries?

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<h5>Do you do animal exports by road? Can you get my pet to other GCC countries?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_23.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Well... to be honest, we've never needed to do this before because air-travel has always been best. But we're ready to talk!</p></div>

Do you do animal exports by road? Can you get my pet to other GCC countries?

Well... to be honest, we've never needed to do this before because...

Can DKC manage both the import and export sides of my pet's or other animal's relocation?

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Definitely yes! For sure! Yup!

Well... maybe. Read on.

There are two parts to any

<h5>Can DKC manage both the import and export sides of my pet's or other animal's relocation?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_3.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Definitely yes! For sure! Yup!</p> <p>Well... maybe. Read on.</p> <p>There are two parts to any relocations process: 1) the export; 2) the import; and they need to be seen as distinct processes because, in fact, they are (although both sides coordinate with each other). We can definitely assist you with the import side if you're coming <em>into</em> the UAE, and we can definitely assist you with the export side if you're <em>leaving</em> the UAE. And that's because we, obviously, are <em>in</em> the UAE.</p> <p>Right, now that's clear.</p> <p>However, there (almost!) always needs to be someone (you, a friend or another relocations agent) handling things on the "other" side of a relocation. If you're importing into the UAE, someone will definitely have to handle things in your country of origin. If you're exporting from the UAE, someone in your destination country will have to handle things upon the arrival of your pet if your pet is being exported as "manifest cargo". (What is "manifest cargo" and "accompanied/excess baggage? Read our <a href="/docs/Pet_Flight_Options.pdf" target="_blank">Pet Flight Options</a>). There must always be a physical presence on both sides for the handing of it all when travelling as manifest cargo and when additional import requirements demand this.</p> <p>And so, you can of course engage us to handle the UAE-based stuff (please do!), but in the other country, you will have to have yourself, a friend or another agent handle that side of things. If you're going to use another agent, that's when we can step in to help with <em>both</em> sides of the shipment - although the other agent will be doing the physical work required at the other end, you may wish to deal with only one company for the management and payment of the whole process. In which case, we can manage that for you. There will of course be an additional management fee, but you might be happier having to deal with only one company.</p> <p>And by the way, if you do want to find another agent on your own, in your non-UAE location, check out <a href="https://www.ipata.org/ipata-pet-shippers-air-and-ground" target="_blank">IPATA.org</a>, where you'll be able to search for pet/animal shippers all over the world.</p> <p>But why did we exclaim "almost!" a couple of paragraphs up? Well, in departing the UAE, there are many countries around the world that permit the entry/arrival of pets travelling with you as "accompanied/excess baggage" rather than as "manifest cargo" for Customs clearance following arrival. This is not to say that additional assistance in the destination country is <em>never</em> required simply because your pet has travelled accompanied/excess baggage, but there are indeed many countries for which the entry requirements do <em>not</em> require this type of additional assistance (e.g. import permit, on-arrival quarantine, etc.). In other words, more research!!</p> <p>Complicated, this import/export thing, eh? </p></div>

Once my pet's flight lands, how long does Customs clearance take?

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<h5>Once my pet's flight lands, how long does Customs clearance take?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_19.png"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Once the flight lands, all animals (and your pet, of course) are the first to be off-loaded from the aircraft and are taken to one of the dedicated animal areas in the cargo terminal at the airport. Then the paper shuffling and related work begins, which means that at this stage your pet is <em>not</em> ready to be taken home. The Ministry Vet now needs to check your pet and all the relevant documentation (vaccination records, import permit, health certificate, etc.), and the clearance process has to be completed.</p> <p>Although the amount of time to get all this done does vary from shipment to shipment and day to day, depending on a number of factors influencing airport activities, we tell our customers that the entire clearance process usually takes somewhere between 3.5 and 5.5 hours from the time the flight lands to finally having your pet at home. And this is true whether you are doing the clearance yourself or having us handle it for you. </p></div>

Once my pet's flight lands, how long does Customs clearance take?

Once the flight lands, all animals (and your pet, of course) are...

How do I import my pet into the UAE?

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Easy! You contact us! Or you contact another relocations agent, not us (no! not that!!). Or... yo

<h5>How do I import my pet into the UAE?</h5><p>Easy! You contact us! Or you contact another relocations agent, not us (no! not that!!). Or... you do it yourself. Whichever way you decide, you can start by heading over to our <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/pet-imports" target="_blank">Pet Imports</a> page and reading our <em>very</em> long, <em>very</em> comprehensive document, "<a href="/docs/Relocating_Pets_into_the_UAE.pdf" target="_blank">Relocating Pets into the UAE</a>".</p> <p>That page in our website and that document (and other documents you'll find there too) will answer most, if not all, your questions about the requirements for import, Ministry charges and DKC's fees. Once you've read through it, these FAQs should fill in some of the gaps, if any. And of course, you're always welcome to just <a href="/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p>

Are there good pet care providers, vets, pet supplies, groomers, etc. in the UAE?

Definitely yes.

The UAE has everything here you could wish for by way of quality pet care services. As with any industry, not every one of them is the best, but if you look around and look into it all, we know you'll find what you need.

How much does it cost to import my pet?

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<h5>How much does it cost to import my pet?</h5> <p>Well, that depends on whether you handle this yourself or through an agent, of course. If you do it yourself, you'll need to cover basic charges such as the cost of the import permit, Ministry Vet charges and on-arrival airline, airport and Customs fees. If you get an agent involved to handle all the work for you, well... you get the idea.</p> <p>See our <a href="/what-we-do/global-relocations/pet-imports" target="_blank">Pet Imports</a> page for full details, including a document there called <em>Relocating Pets into the UAE</em> which provides all government charges and DKC's service charges.</p>

Sedation: Should I or shouldn't I?

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<h5>Sedation: Should I or shouldn't I?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_12.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>In almost all cases, absolutely <strong><span class="underline">not</span></strong>.<br><br>We very strongly recommend against tranquilizing or sedating animals for flight, as does just about every professional shipper worldwide ~ in fact, the vast majority of airlines will not even accept an animal if it has been so treated.<br><br>The main problem is that tranquilizers and sedatives affect the respiratory and circulatory systems by slowing them down quite a bit. While this is almost never a problem in normal circumstances, at altitude and in aircraft air-pressure, it can lead to physiological distress.<br><br>We are not saying that it is never done, and of course we are not saying it always leads to problems, but because there is a widely recognised increase in health risk, even if minimal, the usual approach is to avoid it unless absolutely necessary.<br><br>When is it absolutely necessary? Well, basically you need to ask: Will the stress which my pet will feel be so extremely serious that he will probably experience health problems or even physical injury while in transit, such that the risk of medication is actually less than the risk of anxiety?<br><br>Some people are so worried about their pets and other animals that this question becomes difficult for them to answer, but our experience is that in 99.9% of the cases, it is the human being who is suffering the most anxiety, albeit from understandable worry. You'd be amazed to see just how casual so many travelling animals are once they've arrived at the other end of the journey.</p> <p>And if you <em>are</em> seriously considering medication, look to <em>anxiolytics </em> instead of sedatives ~ these act differently on the pet's system and are probably safer, though we are still strongly recommending against the use of any medication at all, if at all possible. This said, there are herbal and homeopathic remedies that some feel are helpful alternatives and are usually readily available at pet shops and other locations in the form of sprays, tablets and even food.<br><br>Give it all some thought, speak to your vet, and please be cautious.</p></div>

Sedation: Should I or shouldn't I?

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