The best advice we can give pet owners planning to travel with their pets is to be proactive. Avoid additional stress as your trip nears closer by planning well in advance. At Parker Animal Care, our doctors are certified to provide necessary certificates of veterinary inspections for interstate and international travel. For complete preparedness, review specific USDA regulations for each state or country you will be visiting and/or traveling through.
A pet travel certificate is a document from a vet saying your pet is healthy and meets travel requirements. Certificates are important for traveling with your pet, whether by car or plane. They help make the journey easier for both of you. Hence, prior to finalizing your pet's health certificate, we need to confirm the following about your pet:
If you are planning on scheduling an appointment with us for a health certificate, please fill out this form.
Getting ready for pet travel, both nationally and internationally, requires careful planning. Consider factors like rabies titers, which may need extra time for planning and testing. Here's a general guideline for when you should start preparing for both national and international pet travel.
Domestic Travel Requirements:
Health Check and Vaccinations:
Travel Arrangements:
Documentation:
Research Destination Requirements:
Begin researching the rules for bringing pets into a specific country on the USDA Pet-Travel website. Do this 3-6 months before your trip. Some countries, such as Hawaii, England, Australia, and New Zealand, require rabies tests. Be aware that the process may take longer for these countries. It may take longer for countries like Hawaii, England, Australia, and New Zealand that require rabies tests. Different countries have varying regulations, including quarantine periods, specific vaccinations, blood tests and microchipping.
Visit the Veterinarian Early:
Book an appointment with Dr. Lisa Pocernich 2-3 months before your trip abroad by calling 512-448-2676 or booking online.
Some countries need certain tests or treatments for pets before travel. Visit the USDA Pet-Travel website to see when you need to do these tasks.
Step 1:
Helpful tip: Print the page(s) and/or make detailed record of all the vaccines, tests, and medications your pet will need to travel.
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Once you have completed your list, schedule a consultation for your pet's health while traveling across states or countries. You can do this by calling or booking online.
Step 6: In your meeting, we'll make a plan that covers all health and paperwork needs.
Ensuring your pet's journey is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible is our goal. Contact us now to book an appointment and get ready for your next adventures with your furry friend. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call us at 512-448-2676.
Located in the South Lamar neighborhood in South Austin. Directly off of US-290 between Bluebonnet and Oltorf.
Phone: 512-448-2676