What is A Pet Health Certificate?
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Unbeknownst to many pet parents, dogs and cats who cross state borders are required by the Department of Agriculture to meet certain entry requirements and being that we are USDA certified we are required to have a health certificate on all pets being transported.
While every state has different requirements for pets crossing state borders, most states require one of two things, if not both: a pet health certificate, and a certificate stating that your pet is current on vaccinations, such as rabies. |
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What Is A Health Certificate?
It’s a signed document by your veterinarian after she conducts a brief but thorough physical exam of your pet, and consults your pet’s vaccination records. Getting one requires making an appointment with your vet and, taking your pet in for a visit. Your pets Shot records is an unacceptable substitute for a health certificate, because it is not a statement signed by your veterinarian vouching for your pet’s health at a particular point in time.
It’s a signed document by your veterinarian after she conducts a brief but thorough physical exam of your pet, and consults your pet’s vaccination records. Getting one requires making an appointment with your vet and, taking your pet in for a visit. Your pets Shot records is an unacceptable substitute for a health certificate, because it is not a statement signed by your veterinarian vouching for your pet’s health at a particular point in time.
- A health certificate states that your dog is free from infectious diseases and current on all vaccinations. It does not indicate that your dog is in generally good health.
- If you are purchasing an animal, we strongly recommend that you request that an actual physical examination be conducted by a qualified veterinarian. This additional measure will insure that you are buying a healthy animal and avoid any difficulties that might arise during transport or after arrival.
Below is a sample of a vet health certificate that your pet will need for pet shipping.
Feel free to download it, print it, then take it to your vet to fill out or just request one from your vet.
Feel free to download it, print it, then take it to your vet to fill out or just request one from your vet.
