Health and Travel Certificate

Fairfax Station, VA

30 Years of Experience 

Fully Trained and Licensed Staff

A person carries a fluffy brown dog with a pink bow in a metallic travel bag

It is equally important for someone who is driving to have a domestic health certificate. If the client, for instance, is stopped for speeding in a different state, they may ask for proof of anti-rabies for your pet. They could also incur an additional fine. While this does not happen often, we are required to educate our clients regarding this risk.

Health Certificate

A health certificate is a confirmation that a pet is healthy enough and meets all the requirements in order to travel domestically or internationally. All pets traveling both domestically (within the United States) and internationally must have a pet health certificate. For international travel, the Health Department (USDA) must review and endorse this certificate in order for the pet to travel outside of the United States.

A pre-travel appointment is required for all pets traveling internationally to review records, country requirements, and set timelines for any testing.

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