Cebgo just confirmed dogs can fly cargo — and if you're planning to move to the Philippines, that's big news worth acting on quickly. Here's what I wish someone had told me before Cooper's first international cargo flight: quarantine isn't optional, and it starts the clock on everything else. Get the microchip and rabies vaccination sorted first, then build your timeline backward from the quarantine requirement. That sequence saved us so much last-minute panic.

Cebgo's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.

How Cebgo handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the hold / cargo Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted

Cabin policy

Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“All brachycephalic or mixed-breeds of snub-nosed dogs will not be accepted for transport as check-in baggage on all PAL domestic and international flights due to their susceptibility to respiratory issues during air…”
Minimum age8 weeks“…an ISO-compatible microchip ; is at least 6 months old; is healthy upon arrival; and arrives at one of the 18 airports with a CDC quarantine station 2. Expired US-issued rabies vaccination certificates will not be…”
Advance booking required Yes“Make sure to declare that you'll be bringing your dog with you at the time of booking or via Manage Booking.”
Max pets per flight1“Only one (1) dog is allowed per flight.”
Carrier size14 cm“Emotional Support Dogs: Allowed inside a soft carrier that fits under the seat (approx. 8in x 8in x 14in).”
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, ventilated“Emotional Support Dogs: Allowed inside a soft carrier that fits under the seat (approx. 8in x 8in x 14in).”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“Learn more about travelling with emotional support dogs . All brachycephalic or mixed-breeds of snub-nosed dogs will not be accepted for transport as check-in baggage on all PAL domestic and international flights due to…”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)32 kg“Important: The total weight of the pet and kennel as checked-in baggage must not exceed 32 kg for checked-in transport.”
Cargo: Pets accepted Accepted“Airway Bill (AWB) Dogs carried as Cargo: AWB is required Dogs carried as Baggage (checked-in/hand-carry): The requirement for an AWB for dogs to be carried as baggage has been suspended unt your cherished companion.”
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yes“All brachycephalic or mixed-breeds of snub-nosed dogs will not be accepted for transport as check-in baggage on all PAL domestic and international flights due to their susceptibility to respiratory issues during air…”

Health & documents

Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required Yes“y country Rabies Titer Test Certificate of passing rabies titer test from a CDC-approved laboratory CDC Federal Employee Dog Importation Authorization Application Approved by the CDC CDC Dog Import Form Must be…”
Government endorsed cert required Yes“For dogs that do not have a Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccine form, CDC allows the use of a USDA-endorsed export health certificate instead.”

Service & assistance animals

Fee waived Yes“Carry-on pets Only service dogs are qualified to be accepted inside the cabin. Service dogs must be accompanied by an individual with disability onboard our flights. Learn more about travelling with service dogs…”
Recognized Yes“Learn more about travelling with service dogs Checked-in pets Pets, such as dogs and cats, may be accepted as checked-in baggage.”
Cabin allowed Yes“Carry-on pets Only service dogs are qualified to be accepted inside the cabin.”
Esa recognized Yes“Only one (1) dog is allowed per flight. ✈️ Accepted Flights Flight Service Dogs Emotional Support Dogs Cebu Pacific (5J) ✅ accepted ✅ accepted Cebgo (DG) ✅ accepted ✅ accepted AirSWIFT (T6) ✅ accepted ❌ not yet…”
Cebgo requires dogs to be at least 8 weeks old before flying. The CDC does not accept foreign-issued pet passports or foreign rabies certificates. A dog vaccinated outside the United States may need re-vaccination or a CDC import permit. Confirm the birth date clears 8 weeks and verify the rabies paperwork meets CDC format before booking the vet visit.

Frequently asked

How many pets can I bring on Cebgo?
Cebgo allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Cebgo?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.

The cargo pet acceptance value for Cebgo changed from 'None' to 'True'. Verify against the latest official source.

Every piece of this — cargo booking, microchip timing, rabies documentation, quarantine pre-approval — comes together faster when you have a single plan to follow rather than a dozen browser tabs. Cooper has done this trip three times now, and the one thing that always made it manageable was having a clear, dated checklist from day one. Build your personalized plan on Pawgo and let it sequence everything for you.
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Glossary

ISO chip
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.

What changed recently

The rule for a requirement changed from 'None' to 'True'. Plan accordingly.