Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

Transporting pets by air to Malaysia requires you to comply with a variety of regulations to ensure your pet’s safety, health, and compliance with local laws. Here are the key points you need to keep in mind:

Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)
Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

1. Types of pets allowed to be transported:

  • Most Malaysian airlines allow the transportation of dogs, cats, and some small animals such as rabbits, ornamental birds, and reptiles,…
  • List of animals prohibited from transportation:
    • Dogs of short or flat muzzle breeds (Pit Bull, Boxer, Bulldog, Pug, Chow Chow, Shar Pei,…)
    • Wild, rare, dangerous animals
    • Animals at risk of spreading diseases

2. Pet Health:

  • Pets must be healthy, not carrying infectious pathogens.
  • Fully vaccinated according to Malaysian regulations (including rabies vaccine, canine/cat influenza vaccine,…).
  • A health certificate and vaccination book issued by a veterinarian within 10 days before the flight are required.
  • Some vaccines require injections at least 30 days before flying.
  • Pets can undergo additional health checks at the airport.
Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)
Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

3. Transport Cage:

  • Conform to IATA standards.
  • The size is spacious enough for pets to stand, lie down, turn around, change positions comfortably.
  • Sturdy, well ventilated, safe doors.
  • Lined with absorbent, non-slip material.
  • Put food, water, toys for pets inside.

4. Shipping procedures:

  • Advance reservation for pets on the same flight.
  • Provide pet information to the airline.
  • Bring the necessary documents (health certificate, vaccination book, export license – if any).
  • Check in for your pet at the special merchandise counter.
  • Pets may be subject to security checks.

5. Shipping Fee:

  • Varies depending on airline, size, pet weight, departure/arrival point.
  • Contact the airline for details.

6. Other notes:

  • Muzzles, leashes for pets when moving around the airport.
  • Pets are prohibited from going to the toilet indiscriminately.
  • Bring food and water for pets (comply with aviation security regulations).
  • Give your pet a snack before flying, avoid motion sickness.
  • Provide enough drinking water throughout the journey.
  • Consult a veterinarian about sedatives if your pet is worried or scared.
Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)
Malaysia Air Pets Carriage Regulations (Updated 2024)

7. Refer to information:

8. Contact the airline:

Detailed advice, updates on pet transportation regulations, contact the airline you plan to use directly.

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