Pet Travel Certificates
Bring your companion on your domestic travels
Pet Travel Certificates
Bring your companion on your domestic travels
Planning to travel with your pet within the United States?
At easyvet Overland Park, we make the process simple by providing domestic travel certificates for cats and dogs. These health certificates show that your pet meets the necessary requirements for safe and legal travel within the US. You and your furry companion can travel with confidence to your next destination.
Domestic Health Certificates
Traveling with your pet requires preparation no matter if you are flying across the country for a vacation or relocating to another state. Most airlines and state governments require a valid health certificate from a licensed veterinarian to ensure your pet is healthy enough to travel and doesn’t pose a risk of spreading disease.
At easyvet Overland Park, our veterinarians will perform a thorough physical examination of your pet and administer any necessary treatments or vaccines to meet travel requirements. Domestic travel certificates are typically valid for 30 days, so please plan to schedule your appointment accordingly to make sure your certificate is valid for your entire trip. We encourage you to give us a call so that we can get your pet’s health certificate appointment booked within an appropriate window of time.
Each state has its own set of rules and regulations for pet travel.
Regulations may include vaccine requirements, testing, and documentation. To avoid any last-minute surprises, we recommend reviewing the requirements of your destination state ahead of time. The USDA website is an excellent resource for finding detailed information about individual state requirements for pet travel.
If you are flying, we also encourage you to review the requirements of your airline and email us any additional forms that the airline requires to be filled out by a veterinarian ahead of your pet’s travel certificate exam.
5 Tips for Traveling with Your Pet for the First Time
- Prepare Your Pet’s Travel Carrier: Check that your pet’s carrier is the correct size, comfortable, and well-ventilated. Let your cat or dog become familiar with it before the trip to reduce anxiety.
- Pack Essentials in Advance: Bring along your pet’s food, water (or a water dish), leash, waste bags, and any medications they need. By packing early, you have time to recheck the bag in case you have forgotten anything important.
- Avoid Feeding Right Before Traveling: To prevent nausea or motion sickness, avoid feeding your pet a large meal right before traveling. Offer a light snack or meal several hours beforehand.
- Practice Traveling in Advance: If your pet has never been in a carrier or car for an extended period, do a few practice runs to get them accustomed to the experience. This can reduce anxiety on the actual travel day.
- Stay Calm and Positive: Pets often pick up on their owner’s emotions. Staying calm and maintaining a positive attitude can keep your pet relaxed during the journey.
Travel safely with domestic pet travel certificates in Overland Park, KS.
Get your pet prepared for domestic travel. Travel certificates from easyvet Overland Park will give you peace of mind in knowing your pet is ready to travel safely and comfortably. Call us today to schedule your pet’s health certificate appointment and start planning your trip.
easyvet Overland Park provides domestic pet health certificates for cats and dogs in Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, Grandview, Loch Lloyd, Olathe, and neighboring Kansas areas.
