Checklist for Obtaining an
International Health Certificate for Pets
Please note that preparing for travel to some countries can take months.
1. Information your veterinarian needs to know before completing your pet’s international health
certificate:
a. Where is your pet going (destination country)? ____________________________
If you are traveling to the European Union, Norway, or Switzerland, who will be
traveling with the pet? (Check one)
The owner
A person authorized by the owner
No one
A pet transport company is transporting the pet
b. What is the address in the destination country where your pet will be staying?
_______________________________________________________________
c. What date is your pet leaving the United States? ________________________
d. When are you and your pet arriving in the destination country?
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You: _______________
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Your pet(s): ________________
e. What type of pet will be traveling? (Check all that apply)
Dog
Cat
Ferret
Pet Birds (other than chickens, doves, ducks, geese, grouse, guinea fowl,
partridges, pea fowl, pheasants, pigeons, quail, swans, and turkeys)
Rodent
Hedgehog/tenrec
Rabbit
Reptile
Amphibian