Pet Health Certificates & Travel Information
Pet Health Certificates & Travel Information
Take a Safe Journey with a Pet Travel Certificate
Planning on a cross-country move or an overseas adventure with your companion? Your pet deserves a smooth, stress-free travel experience. At Fleur Pet Hospital, we provide both domestic and international health certificates for cats and dogs, helping your furry companion meet all travel requirements.
Traveling With Cats and Dogs
International Health Certificates
If you are planning an international trip with your pet, you will need more than a plane ticket and a carrier. Many countries have very specific health, vaccine, and documentation requirements before allowing pets to enter. These requirements can vary significantly. In some cases, the process can take several months to complete.
Our USDA-accredited veterinarian is qualified to issue international travel certificates and guide you through the entire process. Depending on your destination, your pet may need rabies titers, microchipping, specific vaccinations, parasite treatments, or other tests. Timing is everything. In most cases, pet health certificates are valid for only 30 days, and missing a deadline can delay your travel plans. We encourage you to contact us the moment you begin planning your international travel. Our team will work with you to map out the exact steps required for your specific destination and ensure nothing gets missed along the way.
If you are planning an international trip with your pet, you will need more than a plane ticket and a carrier. Many countries have very specific health, vaccine, and documentation requirements before allowing pets to enter. These requirements can vary significantly. In some cases, the process can take several months to complete.
Our USDA-accredited veterinarian is qualified to issue international travel certificates and guide you through the entire process. Depending on your destination, your pet may need rabies titers, microchipping, specific vaccinations, parasite treatments, or other tests. Timing is everything. In most cases, pet health certificates are valid for only 30 days, and missing a deadline can delay your travel plans. We encourage you to contact us the moment you begin planning your international travel. Our team will work with you to map out the exact steps required for your specific destination and ensure nothing gets missed along the way.
Domestic Health Certificates
Even within the U.S., pet travel may require a domestic health certificate. This document confirms your pet is healthy and currently on required vaccinations. While these certificates are typically more straightforward than the international ones, some states, like Hawaii, have unique and stricter entry requirements. As with international certificates, you will want to contact us for an appointment as soon as you are considering bringing your cat or dog to another state.
Even within the U.S., pet travel may require a domestic health certificate. This document confirms your pet is healthy and currently on required vaccinations. While these certificates are typically more straightforward than the international ones, some states, like Hawaii, have unique and stricter entry requirements. As with international certificates, you will want to contact us for an appointment as soon as you are considering bringing your cat or dog to another state.
Preparing For Your Pet’s Travel Appointment
The best time to schedule your appointment is as soon as travel is on your radar. Timing matters, especially for international trips, which may involve multiple appointments, tests, or treatments to meet entry requirements. You can prepare by:
- Filling out our Health Certificate Intake Form prior to calling for an appointment.
- Calling early to schedule your appointment within the necessary certification window.
- Checking airline requirements ahead of time. Each carrier may ask for specific forms or crate standards.
- Visiting the USDA Pet Travel Website to review guidelines for your destination country or state.
- For dogs traveling abroad, visit the CDC website to review import restrictions back into the U.S.
- Bringing all documentation with you, including previous veterinary records, rabies certificate, and any airline paperwork.
The best time to schedule your appointment is as soon as travel is on your radar. Timing matters, especially for international trips, which may involve multiple appointments, tests, or treatments to meet entry requirements. You can prepare by:
- Filling out our Health Certificate Intake Form prior to calling for an appointment.
- Calling early to schedule your appointment within the necessary certification window.
- Checking airline requirements ahead of time. Each carrier may ask for specific forms or crate standards.
- Visiting the USDA Pet Travel Website to review guidelines for your destination country or state.
- For dogs traveling abroad, visit the CDC website to review import restrictions back into the U.S.
- Bringing all documentation with you, including previous veterinary records, rabies certificate, and any airline paperwork.
Bring Your Pet With You On Your Next Flight
Traveling with pets should be fun and exciting. Fleur Pet Hospital will make sure your pet’s travel documentation is in perfect order, whether you’re jetting off to Europe or heading south for the winter. Let’s get started on your pet’s health certificate today. Call us to schedule a travel appointment for your cat or dog, and get ready for an adventure.
