Animal Health Certificates
USDA certified veterinarian on staff.
Animal health certificates are required for animals traveling both domestically within the United States and internationally. We’re happy to assist you with your animal's health certificate, but the associated paperwork can take several weeks to process.
Different countries have different travel criteria, so we’ll need to determine exactly what you'll need and what requirements you’ll have to meet for your animal to travel.
Start planning at least two months in advance for domestic travel and four months in advance for international travel. If rabies titers are required, i.e. Hawaii, Australia, etc, it is likely that you may need more time for planning and testing. Please check the requirements for both interstate and international travel at aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel.
What do I need to do to make travel plans for my pet?
If you’re traveling by car, you should carry your animal's vaccine history, and a veterinarian-issued animal health certificate that includes information about their most recent wellness exam.
If you’re planning to fly, research the specific airline you plan to use. Some airlines have their own requirements while others defer to those issued by the destination state or country.
Important questions to ask your airline might include:
- What are your animal travel policies?
- Do you offer fleet cargo space for large animals? Will this affect which flights I can book?
- What are your pick-up and drop-off policies for animals?
- How do you handle layovers when there are animals on board?
Bear in mind that only USDA-certified veterinarians can issue international health certificates.
When you schedule your appointment, please let us know where and when you’re planning to travel, so we can properly address your needs.
Interested in additional information? Check out this USDA resource.
Call us at (330) 847-7337 or request an appointment online for your animal's health certificate.
