PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN PARAGUAY

At Animal Transport EU, we provide professional, safe, and stress-free pet transport services to and from Paraguay.

Whether your pet is relocating to Asunción, travelling across the countryside, or connecting with other South American destinations, we manage every detail for a smooth journey.

Our services include door-to-door transport, veterinary and customs paperwork, and full compliance with SENACSA (Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Salud Animal), the Paraguayan authority responsible for animal health. With us, your pet’s safety, wellbeing, and comfort always come first.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF PARAGUAY

We cover pet transport throughout Paraguay, including:

Asunción Metropolitan Area: Asunción, Luque, San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora

Central Region: Caacupé, Itauguá, Areguá

Southern Paraguay: Encarnación, Pilar, Villarrica

Eastern Paraguay: Ciudad del Este, Hernandarias, Presidente Franco

Chaco Region: Filadelfia, Loma Plata, Mariscal Estigarribia

Even in remote or rural areas, we arrange safe, organised, and punctual transfers, always complying with Paraguayan regulations.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN PARAGUAY

All pets entering Paraguay must comply with SENACSA regulations. Documentation varies depending on the species:

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and cats are the most commonly transported pets in Paraguay. Requirements include:

Microchip identification (ISO standard recommended).

Rabies vaccination certificate: Mandatory for pets over 3 months old, issued at least 21 days before travel.

Official veterinary health certificate: Issued by an accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel. Must include proof of vaccinations and parasite treatments.

Import permit from SENACSA: Required for all dogs and cats entering Paraguay.

Internal and external parasite treatments: Must be recorded on the veterinary certificate.

⚠️Special rule: SENACSA may require additional distemper, parvovirus, or leptospirosis vaccines depending on the origin country.

BIRDS

Importing and transporting birds into Paraguay is tightly controlled. Requirements include:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 72 hours of travel.

Import permit from SENACSA.

CITES permits for exotic or endangered species such as parrots, macaws, or cockatoos.

Possible quarantine on arrival depending on the country of origin.

⚠️Important: Native Paraguayan birds (such as chopi or cardinals) are strictly protected and cannot be traded or exported.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

For small mammals, Paraguay requires:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days before travel.

Rabies vaccination required for ferrets. Rabbits and rodents do not typically require rabies vaccination but must be certified as healthy.

Import permit from SENACSA, particularly for exotic or non-domestic species.

⚠️Special rule: Certain exotic rodents or wild mammals may also require environmental permits from SEAM (Secretaría del Ambiente).

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN PARAGUAY

The most frequently transported animals in Paraguay are:

Dogs: Popular breeds include German Shepherds, Poodles, and mixed-breed companions.

Cats: Domestic short-haired cats and pure breeds like Persians are common in cities.

Birds: Small aviary birds such as canaries and parakeets, though imports are restricted.

Small mammals: Rabbits and guinea pigs are sometimes transported as pets.

Every relocation is handled with care, compliance, and personalised attention, ensuring your pet arrives safely and stress-free.