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<\/p>\nMust-read for Taiwan cat and dog owners! Everything you need to know about rabies prevention, vaccinations, and boarding requirements \u2014 plus in-home pet sitter options for worry-free travel.<\/p>\n
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While Taiwan has gone many years without a large-scale rabies outbreak, sporadic cases continue to appear in wildlife in mountainous areas such as Hualien, Pingtung, and Nantou<\/strong>. \u2705 Yes, absolutely.<\/strong> \ud83d\udccd If your cat is planning to stay at a pet hotel, \n<\/blockquote>\n Most pet hotels and boarding facilities<\/strong> require the following before check-in:<\/p>\n Proof of rabies vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Proof of 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Health check records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is to prevent cross-infection between animals from different households. Some cats are temporarily unable to receive vaccines due to age or health conditions (such as chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or post-surgery recovery). The sitter can help with:<\/p>\n In-home feeding, water changes, and litter box cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Daily photo and video updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Playtime, comfort, and health monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Keeping the environment clean and isolated from other animals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Compared to boarding at a hotel, this kind of “stay-home care” keeps your cat in a familiar, safe, and stress-free environment.<\/p>\n
The Animal Protection Authority reminds owners: even if your pet rarely goes outside, any possibility of contact with other animals is reason enough to ensure annual rabies vaccination.
This protects not only your pet, but also forms the foundation of Taiwan’s disease prevention system.<\/p>\nDo both dogs and cats need rabies vaccines?<\/h2>\n
Under the Animal Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, all dogs and cats<\/strong> aged three months or older are required to receive a rabies vaccine once a year.
Free vaccination sites are available in every county and city across Taiwan, and many animal hospitals also offer paid vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n
make sure to confirm in advance that the vaccine is still within its one-year validity period.<\/p>\nCat boarding and rabies prevention: why do hotels always ask for vaccine records?<\/h2>\n
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If your cat hasn’t been vaccinated or isn’t suitable for travel, we recommend an in-home care<\/strong> service instead, to avoid the risks of transport and exposure.<\/p>\nHow to care for an unvaccinated pet during travel, relocation, or trips abroad<\/h2>\n
In these cases, the safest option is:
\ud83d\udc49 Having a professional Fluv pet sitter<\/strong><\/a> come to your home.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nTaiwan rabies prevention quick reference<\/h2>\n