APHIS is a department within the U.S.D.A office and stands for the Animal and Plant Inspection Service. The APHIS office is the government authority on international and domestic travel of all animals and plants in and out of the U.S. including pets.

Click the photo to be taken to the APHIS website where you can type in your destination city and find out your pet’s travel requirements.

Would you like to travel with your pet internationally? Domestically? How about by car or by train? East Side Animal Hospital can help you!

Travel Certificates For Pets in NYC

If you need a travel certificate for your pet, East Side Animal Hospital can help. Take me to the Request An Appointment Form or call now.

Traveling With a Pet: Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the following resources if traveling on a plane with your pet.

IATA: International Air Transport Association

By far, IATA is the best resource for all kinds of information on traveling with your pet domestically or internationally.

Dog Jaunt

Dog Jaunt is especially helpful. This travel blog answers hundreds of questions on the topic of pet travel including: Does my pet need sedation when traveling? What do I do if my pet gets carsick? What kind of pet carrier should I buy? Etc.

IPATA Pet Shippers:

IPATA Pet Shippers are ‘Experts at pet shipping services and dedicated to the humane transport of your pets.’

American Veterinary Medical Association

The American Veterinary Medical Association has created their own helpful resource page on traveling with your pet.

Sedation and Motion Sickness Medicine

East Side Animal Hospital can provide medications for both travel-related anxiety and motion sickness. Use the Request and Appointment Form or call us to begin.

Additional Resources:

The United States Department of Agriculture

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provides the last word in pet travel. Get started with your application to travel with your pet by going here.

NYC Airport and the NY Port Authority Page on Flying with your Pet

Link to pet page for all nearby airports: (EWK, LGA, JFK)

Where Can I Purchase an Airline Approved Pet Carrier?

Browse airline approved pet carriers here.

Information on Traveling with Your Pet by Airline

• United Airlines: Flying with pets
• American Airlines: Flying with pets
• Delta Airlines: Flying with pets
• British Airways: Flying with pets
• JetBlue: Flying with pets

G’Day Mate!

And welcome to our International Travel page for Australia. Australia has enjoyed thousands of years free of the dreaded Rabies virus and it means to keep it that way. Read on for more information about the strict import regulations for dogs and cats traveling to Australia.

Let’s get you started. We’ve compiled a basic list of information for you. As stated above, Australia is one of the hardest countries to bring a dog or cat to because it is (rightfully) extremely protective of its delicate, unique ecosystem. Review the information below and then reach out to East Side Animal to book your appointment. We’ll ensure that no details of your pet’s travel to Australia are overlooked.

APHIS Website (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service)

APHIS is run by the U.S Department of Agriculture and is the government body that regulates all International shipments of animals from the U.S. and sets the guidelines for travel for your dog or cat. Visit the APHIS website if you can’t find the information that you need here, otherwise, continue to scroll down for information specific for travel to Australia.

Link to Overall Australian import requirements for Dogs and Cats

Australia has specific guidelines for parasiticides for dogs and cats.

Basic checklist of requirements

Cheers!

And welcome to our International Travel page for England. England has enjoyed thousands of years free of the dreaded Rabies virus and it means to keep it that way. Read on for more information about the strict import regulations for dogs and cats traveling to England.

Let’s get you started. We’ve compiled a basic list of information for you. As stated above, England is one of the hardest countries to bring a dog or cat to because it is (rightfully) extremely protective of its delicate, unique ecosystem. Review the information below and then reach out to East Side Animal to book your appointment. We’ll ensure that no details of your pet’s travel to Hawaii are overlooked

APHIS Website (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service)

APHIS is run by the U.S Department of Agriculture and is the government body that regulates all International shipments of animals from the U.S. and sets the guidelines for travel for your dog or cat. Visit the APHIS website if you can’t find the information that you need here, otherwise, continue to scroll down for information specific for travel to the UK.

Link to Overall U. K. import requirements for Dogs and Cats

Additional Information for anyone traveling with one or more dogs

Additional Information for anyone traveling with any pet other than a dog

Aloha!

And welcome to our International Travel page for Hawaii. Even though Hawaii is not an international destination, the number of restrictions and regulations placed on pets when traveling to this small U.S. Pacific state are right up there with the toughest countries to break into if you are a dog or cat.

Let’s get you started. We’ve compiled a basic list of information for you. As stated above, Hawaii is one of the hardest countries to bring a dog or cat to because it is (rightfully) extremely protective of its delicate, unique ecosystem. Review the information below and then reach out to East Side Animal to book your appointment. We’ll ensure that no details of your pet’s travel to Hawaii are overlooked.

APHIS Website (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service)

APHIS is run by the U.S Department of Agriculture and is the government body that regulates all International shipments of animals from the U.S. and sets the guidelines for travel for your dog or cat. Visit the APHIS website if you can’t find the information that you need here, otherwise, continue to scroll down for information specific for travel to Hawaii.

Link to Hawaiian Animal Industry Division (The basics of travel to Hawaii for dogs and cats)

Reach out to the Hawaii Animal Industry Division by email (rabiesfree@hawaii.gov)

MUST READ brochure on travel to Hawaii

Checklist of Requirements

Cat and Dog Form ( Must accompany pet during travel)