Pets Delivery Expert — Pet travel newshttps://pets.delivery/news/Official pet travel changes and practical planning updates.en-usPet travel this week: October paperwork changes and 2027 planninghttps://pets.delivery/news/pet-travel-week-october-5-11-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/pet-travel-week-october-5-11-2026/This week’s planning brief: Australia’s consultation, U.S.–New Zealand identification, the Canada–EU certificate transition and a Cayman clarification. Checked through October 10.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000U.S. pets to Cayman: handwritten health certificates remain acceptedhttps://pets.delivery/news/cayman-us-pet-health-certificate-clarification-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/cayman-us-pet-health-certificate-clarification-2026/Cayman’s agriculture department clarifies U.S. pet certification: handwritten signatures remain accepted and USDA/APHIS endorsement is optional.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Canada–EU commercial pet certificates: use the new form before the October cut-offhttps://pets.delivery/news/canada-eu-commercial-pet-certificate-deadline/https://pets.delivery/news/canada-eu-commercial-pet-certificate-deadline/Use the new commercial certificate now. Official sources differ on the final old-form date around October 17; confirm any shipment relying on the transition.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000New Zealand: check the identification timeline for a 2027 pet movehttps://pets.delivery/news/new-zealand-pet-import-identification-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/new-zealand-pet-import-identification-2026/An October milestone in MPI’s import transition makes advance planning important for pets traveling in 2027.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Australia opens consultation on assistance-animal import reformhttps://pets.delivery/news/australia-assistance-animal-import-consultation-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/australia-assistance-animal-import-consultation-2026/The consultation opened October 7 and closes November 4 at 5 p.m. AEDT. It concerns assistance cats and dogs; the consultation itself does not change entry rules.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000EU pet travel: newly issued certificates must use the current templatehttps://pets.delivery/news/eu-pet-health-certificate-october-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/eu-pet-health-certificate-october-2026/October 1 ended the transition allowing the older certificate template to be issued. Check the form and validity dates for non-commercial EU entry.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Japan lifts its pet import suspension for Uzbekistanhttps://pets.delivery/news/japan-uzbekistan-pet-imports-resume/https://pets.delivery/news/japan-uzbekistan-pet-imports-resume/A September 11 notice changes the position for dogs and cats exported from Uzbekistan to Japan.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000U.S. to Mexico dog travel: a new screwworm inspection certificate is requiredhttps://pets.delivery/news/mexico-us-dogs-screwworm-inspection-certificate-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/mexico-us-dogs-screwworm-inspection-certificate-2026/Since August 3, dogs originating in and departing from the United States need a New World screwworm inspection certificate for Mexico.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000ITA launches cabin travel for dogs up to 30 kg on selected Italian flightshttps://pets.delivery/news/ita-large-dog-on-board-italy-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/ita-large-dog-on-board-italy-2026/Large Dog On Board began August 3 on selected domestic Italian flights. The service has limited places and must be booked through ITA’s contact center.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Chile requires permanent identification for arriving dogs and catshttps://pets.delivery/news/chile-pet-entry-identification-july-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/chile-pet-entry-identification-july-2026/Rules effective July 27 require a recorded microchip or tattoo for dogs and cats entering Chile, including returning pets.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000GB residents: check EU pet passport eligibility before your next triphttps://pets.delivery/news/great-britain-eu-pet-passport-rules-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/great-britain-eu-pet-passport-rules-2026/April 2026 UK guidance reminds GB residents to arrange an animal health certificate for EU travel. Check passport eligibility against the Commission’s clarification.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Singapore requires a recognised agent for Changi pet-import clearancehttps://pets.delivery/news/singapore-changi-pet-clearance-agent-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/singapore-changi-pet-clearance-agent-2026/From April 1, personal pet imports cleared through Changi’s CAPQ must use an AVS-recognised pet agent. Arrange the arrival handover in advance.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Iberia adds online booking for pets traveling in the cabinhttps://pets.delivery/news/iberia-online-pet-booking-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/iberia-online-pet-booking-2026/Iberia’s March 11 update lets travelers request eligible cabin-pet places during online booking, with availability shown in the purchase flow.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000CDC updates the Dog Import Form system; entry requirements are unchangedhttps://pets.delivery/news/usa-cdc-dog-import-form-system-update-2026/https://pets.delivery/news/usa-cdc-dog-import-form-system-update-2026/The February 5 system update changes the form and receipt appearance. Accurate, unexpired receipts from the previous system remain usable.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000