What are the Requirements to Travel with your Pet?

If you plan to travel to another state or country with your pet, be aware that some states, many airlines, and most countries require your pet have a health certificate.  If your pet is up to date on his or her vaccinations, these health certificates can be simple, just requiring a veterinary examination and a standard health certificate form be filled out.  Some countries’ requirements are more extensive, necessitating special vaccinations, blood tests, and parasite treatments, and may require more than six months of preparation.  Plan ahead for travel—contact your airline for its requirements, see www.westgatepetclinicmn.com/community/traveling-with-your-pet/206, and seehttp://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml for travel within the United States and http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/ for travel outside of the United States.