In order to bring a dog or cat to Grenada, you need clearance from the Veterinary General. You must contact the Department of Veterinary and Livestock in Grenada; and obtain a permit to import a dog or cat. You must also obtain a certificate of health from your veterinarian a few days before arriving in Grenada to insure the pet has all his/her shots and is in good health. If flying BWIA, a veterinarian must be waiting in Grenada to check the pet once it arrives. American Airlines does not require the veterinarian to be at the airport. One must put the animal on flea and heartworm pills before coming to Grenada because both problems are prevalent. If the pet is not taking these medications while in Grenada, his/her life is at stake. Bring a supply of pills from home. It is recommended to bring as much pet food as you can from home. Pet food is very expensive here and not always fresh. Cat litter is not always available.American Airlines will let a cat or small dog ride in the passenger section if they are in a carrier small enough to fit under a seat. Larger animals must ride in the cargo hold of the plane. A duty can be charged on pedigreed animals if you say they are a pedigree at customs. Ten or twenty dollars is sufficient.

American Airlines may have a pet embargo at the time you come to the island. This means that they will not transport animals in the cargo hold, therefore if your pet cannot fit in a carrying case under the seat you are in on the plane, then they cannot come. This especially becomes a problem if you are already in Grenada and need to bring a pet home. Call American before you come to make clarify if a pet embargo is in place.

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