1. Prepare your dog for a long car ride by taking him on shorter trips beforehand.
2. Feed your dog lightly before beginning a trip, about one-third the normal amount.
3. Take fresh water for your dog to drink.
4. Travel with a leash but remove it after placing your dog in a crate, as it can become entangled.
5. Check with airlines, hotels, and campgrounds regarding dog restrictions that may apply.
6. Pack a copy of your dog’s health records and rabies vaccination certificate. Include a recent photo and physical description and consider a microchip to aid in identification.
7. Add a tag to your dog’s collar that includes a telephone number where you can be reached if your dog gets separated from you.
8. Never sedate your dog during travel unless your veterinarian recommends it. Some medications can trigger equilibrium, respiratory, cardiovascular, or temperature regulation problems.
9. Ask your veterinarian to examine your dog to make sure he is in good health. It is especially important that your dog is protected against infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB), a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. Contact with other dogs carrying this disease-causing bacteria could put your pet at risk.

State Health Certificates

1. Find out your state of destination.
2. Call state Department of Agriculture and find out current requirements for travel.
3. You can visit a list of state offices at the USDA-APHIS Animal Area Offices
4. You can find the direct link to the Nevada Area Office Here

International Health Certificates

1. Find country of destination
2. Visit the International Animal Export Regulations and find the country you will be visiting.
3. Find date of departure
4. Call USDA/APHIS 1-877-741-3690 headquarters to find:
   • Country of destinations requirements.
   • What forms are needed for travel.
   • How much USDA “user fee” will cost.
   • Let vet know what is needed to see if it can all be done in time.

Useful Links

• United States Department of Agriculture
• USDA – APHIS Animal Health