Domestic and International Health Certificates

Traveling or relocating with your pet requires ample planning. Fortunately, the experienced team at Fullwood Animal Hospital is here to help! Whether you’re planning a trip to another state or another country altogether, we can help ensure your four-legged family member is fit and healthy for travel.

Domestic health certificates, which cover travel within the United States, require your pet to have a current Rabies vaccination and be in good health, based upon physical exam. These certificates are valid for 30 days and allow you to travel via car, train, boat, or plane.  

International health certificates allow your pet to travel to a specific destination country, assuming that your pet has met all of that country’s requirements for travel. These requirements vary significantly based on the destination and health concerns specific to that country or region. Before booking an international health certificate appointment, you will need to research the requirements for your location via the USDA’s website. 

Once you’ve done so, you will want to contact our office to begin arranging your pet’s travel documents as early as possible. International health certificates are only valid for 10 days and must be sent via overnight mail to New York for USDA Approval before they are valid. As such, timing is critical for the scheduling of these visits.    

Have questions? Our team has years of experience, and we would be happy to guide you through this process! Contact us today!