Pet Travel and Certificates
Traveling with your pet? Whether you're flying domestically or internationally, relocating, or going on vacation, Marietta Vet Clinic can help make the process simple and stress-free. Dr. Peckich, a USDA-certified veterinarian, specializes in pet travel documentation to ensure your pet meets all travel requirements.
Let us take the stress out of taking your pets with you on vacation or for a big move!
International Pet Travel Requirements Can Be Complex—We Make It Easy.
Planning international or interstate pet travel can be overwhelming—but you're in the right place. Whether your pet is heading to Europe, Hawaii, Japan, or across the country, every destination has its own set of pet import requirements, and even small mistakes can result in travel delays, denied entry, or mandatory quarantine.
At Marietta Vet Clinic, we specialize in making pet travel smooth and stress-free. Our team can assist with everything from microchipping and rabies vaccinations to USDA-endorsed international health certificates, FAVN/rabies titer testing, and parasite treatments. If your pet’s vaccinations were administered elsewhere, we’ll review records as needed and let you know if additional steps are required to meet travel guidelines.
Whether you're traveling for vacation, relocation, or military orders, we’ll walk you through the entire process so your pet is fully prepared and compliant—no surprises, no confusion.
Pet Travel Tips:
Rabies Vaccine
Ensure your pet's vaccinations are up to date. Some countries require only proof of vaccination, while others need a FAVN/titer test, which can take up to 2 months. A signed rabies certificate (not just proof of vaccination) is required. It must include your pet’s microchip number, vaccination date, manufacturer, vaccine name, and veterinarian’s signature.
Airline Requirements
Each airline has different rules for pet travel. Contact your airline in advance to confirm carrier size, health documents, and check-in procedures.
Microchipping
Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip before receiving a rabies vaccination for it to be valid for travel (for Hawaii and most countries). If the rabies vaccine was given before the microchip, many locations will not accept it, and your pet may need to be revaccinated. We can help verify that your pet’s microchip meets international standards to avoid travel issues.
Travel Date
Most international health certificates must be issued within 10-14 days of departure and require signatures from Dr. Peckich and the USDA. This is important to take into consideration with your travel plans.
