USDA International Health Certificates
Helping Your Pet Travel Safely Around the World
Planning to take your pet on an adventure abroad—or returning home with them after time overseas? Many countries require a USDA-endorsed health certificate before your pet can enter, and the process can be complex. Our experienced team is here to help every step of the way so your travel plans stay on track.
What Is an International Health Certificate?
An international health certificate (often called a USDA health certificate) is an official document that confirms your pet has met all health and vaccination requirements for international travel. Only veterinarians accredited by the USDA can prepare and submit these certificates, and many destinations have very specific timelines and rules.
How Our International Travel Service Works?
1. Review Travel Requirements
After we complete the certificate, we will either submit the documents electronically or coordinate with you to send them to the USDA for official endorsement. Depending on the destination, this can take additional processing time.
After we complete the certificate, we will either submit the documents electronically or coordinate with you to send them to the USDA for official endorsement. Depending on the destination, this can take additional processing time.
2. Complete Health Exam
During the visit, we’ll perform a complete physical exam and verify all required vaccinations and treatments are up to date. This ensures your pet is healthy and cleared for travel.
During the visit, we’ll perform a complete physical exam and verify all required vaccinations and treatments are up to date. This ensures your pet is healthy and cleared for travel.
3. USDA Endorsement
After we complete the certificate, we will either submit the documents electronically or coordinate with you to send them to the USDA for official endorsement. Depending on the destination, this can take additional processing time.
When Should I Start Planning?
International travel plans should be initiated well in advance—typically four months or more before your departure date—to allow sufficient time for rabies vaccination windows, titer testing (if required), and USDA endorsement. If you’re traveling domestically, shorter timelines may be acceptable, but early planning is always helpful in avoiding stress.
Why Choose Us for Your Pet’s Health Certificate?
We understand the importance of your travel plans, and we take care to ensure your pet’s experience is calm, thorough, and successful. Our team stays up to date on the latest federal requirements for pet travel so you can feel confident your paperwork is done right.
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