- How do I download the International Health Certificate and other certificates to upload to VEHCS?
- What do I do when the requirements do not specify which products or active ingredients should be used for internal or external parasite treatment?
- What if the pet is unable to meet any of the requirements of the destination country?
- What do I need to bring the pet back into the United States after traveling internationally?
- Who is the consignor and consignee when traveling internationally with my pet?
- What if a person is not traveling with the dog/cat? Do the same rules apply?
- Does it matter if I am taking one dog or cat versus multiple dogs or cats?
- Do the same rules apply if I am just visiting a country on holiday versus relocating permanently?
- If the pet will be traveling to multiple countries or through multiple countries on the way to the country of destination, what does the pet need for each of the countries?
- Does the pet need to be seen at the APHIS VS office when the health certificate is endorsed?
- Can I send my documents to any VS Endorsement Office in the US?
- How do I get the pet’s health certificate to APHIS for endorsement?
- Can I submit a health certificate with an electronic/copied signature (email/fax)?
- Is there a fee for getting the endorsement from the USDA-APHIS office?
- What needs to be submitted to APHIS to get the pet’s health certificate endorsed?
- Are testing and treatment requirements the same thing?
- Why does it take so long to get the needed items for traveling internationally with a dog/cat?
- How long does it take the VS Endorsement Office to stamp/endorse a health certificate? When can I expect my certificate to be returned?
- How long does the process take before a pet can travel to a foreign country?
- Is it required for a USDA Accredited Veterinarian complete the health certificate?
- Does one destination country health certificate work in all countries?
- What is required for a pet to travel internationally?
- What qualifies as a PRIMARY rabies vaccination?
- What is different between the UK rabies requirements and the EU rabies requirements?
- What if the animal record already has a tapeworm treatment on its history, can the vet pull in that treatment and not have to enter the information in the treatment drawer?
- What if the veterinary health inspection is completed within the 24 - 120 hours (1 - 5 days) before entering the country?
- If the pet’s veterinary health inspection can be completed within 10 days of the travel date, how does the dog get the treatment if the veterinary health inspection date is more than 5 days from travel?
- When must the tapeworm treatment be administered?
- Are there any requirements to what treatment products can be used?
- What information regarding the tapeworm treatment must be included on the form?
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