Travel certificates
Stress-Free Health Certificates and Travel Preparation for Your Pet
At Paw Priority, we excel in providing health certificates for pets, ensuring they meet all the necessary requirements for domestic and international travel. Our veterinarians are USDA-accredited, which means they are specially certified to complete the documentation needed for your pet to travel safely and legally. We take the stress out of the process by guiding you through the paperwork and ensuring every detail is addressed.
For pets who may experience anxiety during travel, we offer additional support by prescribing safe and effective anxiety medications to help them stay calm and comfortable. Our team is dedicated to making the travel preparation process as smooth as possible, prioritizing your pet’s health and well-being every step of the way.
At Paw Priority, we prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety when traveling by using gentle and non-harmful anxiety-reducing medications. For dogs, we commonly recommend Trazodone, which helps ease stress while keeping them calm. For cats, Gabapentin is our go-to option, providing a safe and effective way to reduce anxiety during travel. These medications are carefully dosed to ensure your pet remains relaxed without any adverse effects.
The fine (paw) Print
Travel arrangements for pets vary by destination. Domestic travel within the U.S. (except Hawaii) is usually straightforward. International travel, particularly to regions like Australia, the United Kingdom, or Hawaii, can be complex and costly. Paw Priority recommends at least one to two months’ notice to prepare adequately, though shorter notice may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
Owners are responsible for understanding and obtaining required documentation, available on the USDA website (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel). Paw Priority is not responsible for paperwork once it leaves our facility, including delays caused by USDA or shipping services.
Owners should verify all requirements with the destination country’s embassy or consulate, as regulations can change without notice. Failure to comply can result in additional costs, treatments, quarantine, or refusal of entry—all of which are the owner’s responsibility.
Paw Priority provides documentation support but cannot guarantee acceptance by destination countries or exempt pets from quarantine or additional requirements upon arrival.