Pet Travel Health Certificates (Domestic & International)
At Meadowmont Animal Hospital, we provide USDA-accredited pet health certificates for both domestic travel within the United States and international travel. To review the pet process overview from the USDA, please click here. To help streamline the process, we also encourage you to complete this form.
Domestic Pet Travel Certificates
Traveling within the U.S. with your pet is typically more straightforward, but state regulations may still require an official veterinary health certificate.
We help with:
- Domestic health certificates for airline travel
- Up-to-date vaccinations and exam requirements
- Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time
International Pet Travel Certificates
International pet travel is more complex and often requires advanced planning. Each country has its own regulations, which may include:
- USDA-endorsed international health certificates
- Specific vaccinations (such as rabies) within strict timelines
- Blood tests and lab work
- Microchipping requirements
- Parasite treatments and documentation
- Country-specific requirements, including treatment, testing, and health certification
Some requirements and testing can take several weeks to months to complete, depending on your destination.
What to Expect
To help us determine your pet’s specific travel requirements, please start by completing our travel form. Once we review your information, we’ll guide you through the exact steps and timeline needed.
The USDA APHIS pet travel website also provides general guidelines, but requirements can change—our team ensures everything is accurate and up to date.
Once your health certificate is completed and submitted to the USDA, processing times can take several days, so planning ahead is essential.
Start Early—We’re Here to Help
Pet travel can feel overwhelming, especially for international trips. The earlier you reach out, the better we can guide you through the process and avoid delays.
Please call us as soon as you begin planning your trip so we can help every step of the way.
