Health Certificates

Pet Health Certificates within the U.S.

Pet health certificates are required for pets traveling domestically within the United States. We’re happy to assist you with your pet’s health certificate, but the associated paperwork can take several weeks to process.

Start planning domestic travel at least two months in advance. If rabies titers are required, i.e. Hawaii, etc, it is likely that you may need more time for planning and testing. Please check the requirements for both interstate 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 pet’s vaccine history, their most current rabies certificate, and a veterinarian-issued pet health certificate that includes information about their most recent wellness exam.

If you plan to fly, research the airline you plan to use. Some airlines have their own requirements, while others defer to those issued by the destination state.

Important questions to ask your airline might include:

What are your pet travel policies?
Do you offer fleet cargo space for large pets? Will this affect which flights I can book?
Are small pets allowed in the cabin area?
Do you have specific pet carrier requirements?
What are your pick up and drop off policies for pets?
How do you handle layovers when there are pets on board?

Bear in mind that only USDA certified veterinarians are able to issue international health certificates and we do not currently have one on staff.

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 (603) 352-8585 or request an appointment online for your pet's health certificate.