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TRAVELING WITH YOUR
​DOG OR CAT

Health Certificates are good for 30 days from the date of the exam. The Health Certificate will need to be issued within 10 days of the initial exam. 
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Depending on where you are going some states do require entry permits which may take more time to process your certificate. 
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Things to Consider When Traveling with Your Pet:

  • Be sure your pet is comfortable with travel as some pets cannot handle it due to medical conditions, age, temperament, etc...
               -If your pet is not good with travel, we recommend contacting a boarding facility, or an entrusted caretaker
  • Make sure you have all documents in order (proof of vaccinations, up-to-date identifications tags, medications, food/water, first aid kit, health certificate-if applicable, collar/leash, toys, etc...) 
  • If traveling by car: prepare to make frequent stops to let your pet get acclimated to new environment and relieve themselves
  • Bordetella vaccination: Bordetella is bacteria that causes a highly contagious upper respiratory infection mainly contracted in areas of high levels of canine interaction. Be aware that most kennels, doggy daycares, and pet friendly hotels require this vaccination​
To learn more about different means of travel with your pet, please visit the link below:
AVMA Travel Guide
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