Traveling with your pet

Please be aware that any traveling outside of the United States requires special paperwork that can take weeks to be completed.  Start your pet travel planning at least one month before leaving. 

• Pinellas Animal Hospital will issue health certificates and international health certificates ONLY if your pet is current on required vaccinations and after one of our veterinarians determines your pet is healthy enough for travel. All other research/paperwork is the responsibility of the pet owner. 
• When bringing your pet for a health certificate you must bring the complete address and telephone number of your destination along with any necessary paperwork from the country's consulate needed for travel. 
• FYI: Some countries require mandatory quarantine of your pets once you arrive, including Hawaii. 

For more information on airplane and automobile travel with your pet click here.

For more information please visit the following websites:

Center for Disease Control:             http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/animalimportationfaq.html

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Out of country travel):   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_exports_pets.shtml

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (In-State travel)  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/area_offices/

State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture:                                 http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info