Pet Travel Certificates
When planning to travel with your pet, proper documentation is essential whether you’re crossing state lines or international borders. Veterinaire Pet Care offers comprehensive pet travel certificate services. Our experienced veterinarians can help ensure your pet meets all travel requirements and has the proper health certification.
Domestic Travel Certificates
All of our veterinarians can help you attain a domestic travel certificate for your pet. These certificates typically verify that your pet is healthy and up-to-date on required vaccinations.
Domestic travel certificates are often needed for:
- Interstate travel within the United States
- Hotel and accommodation requirements
- Airlines and other transportation services
- Temporary boarding facilities at your destination
International Travel Certificates
For pets traveling internationally, the requirements are more complex and vary by destination country. We urge you to plan ahead for international travel by at least 4 to 6 months depending on the country. Australia, Japan, and New Zealand can take six months or longer. Some countries require a rabies titer test.
Preparation for an international travel certificate includes:
- Comprehensive health examination
- Verification of required vaccinations, particularly rabies
- Microchip implantation and registration (required by many countries)
- Parasite treatments as required by destination countries
- Completion of country-specific documentation
- USDA endorsement for international travel
Important Resources for International Pet Travel
When planning international travel with your pet, we recommend consulting these official resources:
- USDA-APHIS Pet Travel Website – For country-specific requirements
- CDC Dog Import Requirements – For bringing dogs into the US
- State Department’s Pet Travel Information – For general international pet travel guidance
Updated CDC Guidelines
Planning Your Pet’s Travel
For successful pet travel, we recommend:
- Start Early: Begin the process at least 30-60 days before domestic travel and 4-6 months before international travel.
- Research Requirements: Different destinations have different requirements. Research your specific destination’s requirements.
- Schedule an Appointment: Contact our office to schedule a consultation with our veterinarians.
- Online Questionnaire: Complete and submit our Travel Questionnaire.Ā
- Gather Documentation: Bring your pet’s complete vaccination history and any previous travel documents.
- Follow Timeline: Some procedures and vaccinations must be administered within specific timeframes before travel.
Contact Veterinaire Pet Care today at (201) 839-6939 to schedule a pet travel certificate appointment today! We’ll help ensure your pet meets all requirements for safe and legal travel to your destination.