Travel with your Dog and Cat to USA

Are you planning to travel to the USA with your pet? Petspot ensures all the needs and requirements and makes the journey smooth for both you and your pet.

Pet travel policy was changed in July 2021 only for dogs traveling to the USA from High rabies countries like India. One needs to follow the new guidelines provided by CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

Cats are exempted from the new CDC rules.

Here are the few steps one needs to understand and follow to travel with your pet from India to the USA. we will also explain the timelines of each step in the procedure 

Step 1

Microchipping and Vaccinations

Your pet ( Dog and Cat) must have an ISO-compatible 15 digit microchip. This is crucial for identification and must be listed on the rabies vaccination certificate. Please note that the rabies vaccination should be at least 30 days (one year within the date of departure). Another vaccine which is required in addition to Rabies vaccine is DHPPi and Lepto vaccination should be at least 30 days (one year within the date of departure).

Step 2

Rabies Serology Titer Test

For dogs, Rabies serology titer test from an approved laboratory is mandatory to enter the USA from High Rabies countries like India . Cats do not need a rabies serology titer test to enter the USA. The test should be conducted at least 45 days before arrival but not more than 1 year before entry into the USA. You can read about the detailed and updated rules and regulations here.

Step 3

Import Permit/ CDC permit

To enter  the USA with a dog from high rabies countries like India, CDC permit is required. Cats are exempted from CDC permits.  Petspot will help you to apply the permit with all the relevant documents with updated  rules and regulations https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

Step 4

Health Certificate

Your pet ( Dog and Cat) must have and uodated health certificate from Licenced veterinarian within 10 days prior to departure . This certifies your pet is fit for travel and free from contagious diseases.

Step 5 

Export Permit

Animal Quarantine Certification For pets ( Dog and Cat) traveling to the USA is mandatory and can be obtained from India’s Animal Quarantine Office, AQCS. This certification should be obtained no more than 10 Days prior to the travel date . Know more about it here.

Step 6 

How Can Your Pet Travel? 

There are three ways in which your pet can travel to the United States Of America. They are as follows: 

1. As excess baggage
2. In the cabin (if the airline allows and the pet meets the size and weight restrictions)
3. As manifest cargo
   
   * Cost and arrangements vary based on the procedure you choose. It is always advisable to contact your airline well in advance to confirm specific requirements, if any.

So, how can PetSpot help you?

Traveling with pets can be stressful, but with PetSpot.in you can ensure a hassle-free journey for your beloved companion. 

Our personalised and expert services include Microchipping , Facilitating Rabies serelogy titer test from approved laboratories sampling and courier, Vaccinations and Health certificates from the Licensed vets, documentations, import permits, export permits, flight booking, cargo booking, pre flight pet boarding , grooming , local transportation simplifying the process of exporting pets from India to the USA.For detailed information on importing pets to the USA, refer to the official USDA APHIS website and the CDC’s guidelines on pet travel or simply give us a call to understand the process better.