KIMBERLY A. WERNER, VMD

Traveling Tips

Health Certificates|Identification|Travel Information|Travel Checklist


Health Certificates
Paw PrintWill I need one?
  • If traveling by air, the airline will require one.
  • If traveling by vehicle, it's a must if traveling outside the country.
Paw PrintYour Vet can provide a certificate indicating the health and inoculation status of your pet.
Paw PrintAn examination must be performed before issuing such a certificate and the health certificate is valid for 30 days.
Paw PrintIn addition, your destination state may require a current rabies tag on your pet or an accompanying current rabies certificate.
Paw PrintWhen you come to the veterinary clinic for your office visit/ health certificate examination be prepared by having your destination address as it will be required for the certificate.
Paw PrintKeep this certificate with your travel papers.


Identification For Your Pet
ID TagBefore your pet travels, make sure he/she is properly identified.
ID TagYour pet should wear an ID tag, rabies tag and/or state license tag. If he/she becomes separated from you, this allows your pet to be properly identified and returned to you.
ID TagYour pet can also be formally and permanently identified if a microchip is implanted….
ASK ME ABOUT MICROCHIPPING


Pet Travel Information:
Paw PrintAVMA Care for Animals:
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/animatedfl.asp
     Then Click On "Living With Your Pet"
Paw PrintAPHIS listing of interstate regulations:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov:80/vs/sregs
Paw PrintLodging: Traveling with your pet:
The AAA Pet Book: 5th Edition (AAA Press, 2003)
Paw PrintLodging: http://www.petswelcome.com
Paw PrintVacationing with Your Pet By Eileen Barish (Pet Friendly Publications)


Travel Checklist:
Check MarkPet carrier with a soft blanket
Check MarkLeash
Check MarkCollar and Identification tags with contact information taped or etched on the back
Check MarkWater and food dishes
Check MarkThe pet's usual food
Check MarkMedications
Check MarkMedical records for pets with chronic conditions
Check MarkVaccination records for boarding
Check MarkInteractive toys to ward off boredom
Check MarkA recent photo in case the bet becomes lost
Check MarkLocal emergency veterinary hospital phone number and address

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