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Leishmaniasis in dogs and humans: a risk in southern Europe and beyond
With a Dog

Leishmaniasis in dogs and humans: a risk in southern Europe and beyond

If you’re travelling with a dog to southern Europe – for example to southern Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, Greece or Portugal – or to other warm, subtropical…

18 February 2026

The day before our flight: taking our dog to the vet instead of a calm drive to the airport
Europe

The day before our flight: taking our dog to the vet instead of a calm drive to the airport

Not all the stress of flying with a dog comes down to tickets, the crate, or vet paperwork. Sometimes trouble shows up at the worst possible moment—literally a few…

25 June 2026

Traveling in the EU with a puppy: when is a valid rabies vaccination not required?
Europe

Traveling in the EU with a puppy: when is a valid rabies vaccination not required?

When you travel with a dog within the European Union, a simple rule applies: the dog must be microchipped, have a valid rabies vaccination, and carry the…

16 May 2026

Flying with your dog safely: when a flight makes sense—and when to skip it
With a Dog

Flying with your dog safely: when a flight makes sense—and when to skip it

When you start looking into flying with a dog, most questions are very practical. If it’s your first time, it’s natural to focus on airline rules, carrier…

18 May 2026