Pet Travel Certificates
If you plan on travelling with your pet, the team at Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital can help ensure your pet is healthy and ready to travel alongside you! Whether it’s within the United States or outside the country, we ask that you let our veterinarians know as soon as possible, as appointments for international health certificates are extremely limited due to the time sensitive scheduling of appointments and documentation required by the USDA.
International Pet Travel Planning with Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital
International pet travel is a highly detailed, time-sensitive process with strict destination-specific requirements for vaccines, testing, and official documentation. Because of the complexity involved—and limited appointment availability, especially during summer and holiday travel seasons—we require at least 6–8 weeks’ notice to determine whether we can accommodate travel paperwork requests based on the pet's medical history.
New patients must contact us even earlier, as additional time is needed to review medical records, vaccination history, and required testing before a doctor can approve travel documents. Late requests may not be possible to accommodate, and missed deadlines can result in travel delays or denial of entry.
We strongly encourage clients to begin their own research early by reviewing international pet travel requirements on the USDA and CDC websites, as regulations vary by destination and change frequently. Once you have an estimated travel timeline, please contact our office to discuss your plans with one of our travel coordinators, who can help guide you through the process and determine next steps.