Own vehicle or taxi
Protect the vehicle and secure the carrier. Ask the driver before booking and do not assume pets are accepted.
Pet transport in Japan
When your pet cannot move
Call a veterinary clinic before moving a seriously ill or injured pet. The wrong handling can worsen pain or injury.
Check first
For breathing difficulty, major bleeding, collapse, suspected spinal injury or inability to stand, call a clinic immediately and follow its handling instructions. Keep yourself safe from pain-related biting.
What to do now
- 1
Describe what happened, current breathing, consciousness and bleeding to the clinic by phone.
- 2
Do not force the pet to stand. Minimise twisting and keep the head, neck and back as stable as practical.
- 3
For a small pet, use a firm carrier. For a larger pet, use a blanket or rigid board only with enough helpers and clinic advice.
- 4
Confirm the destination, route, vehicle space and who will support the pet during transport.
Choose the right kind of help
Pet transport service
Confirm the service area, equipment, total charge and whether it is transport only.
Veterinary or emergency advice
Some clinics may suggest a safer method or a service, but availability differs. Call first.
Prepare before you contact anyone
- Pet size and approximate weight
- Whether the pet can sit, stand or be touched
- Breathing, consciousness, bleeding and possible injury site
- Carrier, blanket, board, towels and another adult helper
- Clinic address, phone number and acceptance confirmation
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Regional and provider pages may be in Japanese. Confirm language support before booking.
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