"I might be traveling with my pet. What do I need?"
There are many things to consider when traveling with your pets. Here are the 5 things to review BEFORE you finalize your travel plans with your pets:
1. Pet is current on vaccines
2. Pet has a microchip
3. Requirements of Destination:
Please review travel requirements for both Interstate and International Travel at the APHIS Pet Travel website for most up-to-date information.
4. Health Certificates:
- For Interstate Travel: Please call ahead to check for availability and schedule an appointment.
- For International Travel: Please refer to WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital to schedule an International Health Certificate Appointment.
5. Requirements of Return:
There are now additional requirements from the CDC for pets coming into or returning to the US.
Please follow the link below for the most current information:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/dog-import-form-instructions.html
Prior to traveling anywhere with your pet, it is advised to look up the travel requirements for your destination months in advance to traveling. This gives you plenty of time to prepare and schedule health certificates for your pet(s) accordingly. Veterinary hospitals have no control over regulations or deadlines that must be met for travel. It is ultimately the responsibility of the pet owner to have all appropriate paperwork and documents prepared in order to complete a health certificate.