Health Certificates
As a licensed and USDA-accredited veterinarian, Dr. Sawyer is qualified to examine pets requiring health certificates for travel. He will perform a complete physical examination and appropriate laboratory tests. Dr. Sawyer can then issue the specialized certificates needed for transporting pets across state and international borders. Dr. Sawyer is available to discuss the needs of animals that will be traveling or changing hands. He can also help identify potential problems and solve minor medical problems at the same time.
Regulations vary when traveling with animals within the United States and internationally. Dr. Sawyer can help identify the needed certificates and examinations to make sure that your travel or sale plan goes smoothly. If traveling abroad with a pet, please contact the consulate of the country you will be entering to make sure you have the correct paperwork and examinations. Each country may have its own specific health requirements for entry of animals. These requirements are established by the importing country, not the United States. It is also important to make appointments in a timely manner, so that all paperwork can be properly completed and returned, as it will need finalization by the USDA. Finally, identification microchips are recommended for all pets that will be traveling, so that the pet can be properly identified at all times and returned to you in case of a mishap.
