Moving to Mendoza with pets

1. 1

   Check the SENASA route

   Use the actual origin, animal and document authority.

2. 2

   Plan document timing

   Coordinate health, parasite and rabies requirements with the official veterinarian.

3. 3

   Confirm every carrier

   Ask the airline and onward transport about the exact animal and equipment.

4. 4

   Confirm the property

   Get pet permission and charges in writing before paying.

SENASA requires an international veterinary certificate or a validated official pet passport for domestic dogs and cats entering Argentina. The current guidance gives a 60-day certificate validity subject to the listed conditions.²

The retained guidance requires a health certificate within ten days and antiparasitic treatment within fifteen days before certificate issuance. A first rabies vaccination must precede entry by at least twenty-one days. Use the full official instructions for the actual animal and origin.³

These rules do not establish the airline's carrier, cabin or booking terms. Obtain those directly from the actual airline.

The city's September 28, 2026 notice schedules free vaccination and deworming on October Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for municipal neighbors. At the October 9 check, future listed stops are October 14, 21 and 28. Confirm the named location, current schedule and eligibility.⁴

CATA lists dogs or cats on its Mendoza to San Juan service, one animal per passenger up to 10 kg in a carrier. It requires current vaccinations and a valid health record when requested, with reservation and operator conditions.¹

Do not extend this rule to all local buses or other intercity services. Confirm the actual booking and complete journey before travel. Use Getting around for the distinction.

Use Rent and Rental procedures to obtain written pet terms, equipment and any charge. Use Arrival costs to price carrier, transfer and setup separately.

Use Weather for seasonal home comfort and current warnings. Use Moving checklist to keep veterinary documents and the arrival sequence together. Confirm a named local veterinary contact without assuming a fee.