Domestic Pet Travel Requirements
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Interstate Travel within the United States
Each state has its own requirements for pet entry. Most states require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and current rabies vaccination.
For more information, consult the ODA's travel requirements summary and your veterinarian.
Entering Oregon
- A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required, issued no more than 30 days prior to entry. This certificate must state: "This animal has not been exposed to rabies nor has rabies been diagnosed within a radius of 50 miles within the past six months."
- For animals four months and older, current rabies vaccination required according to manufacturer´s instructions (1 or 3 year vaccine).
Entering Alaska
- A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and current rabies vaccination is required to enter Alaska. Read their requirements here.
Entering Hawaii
- Hawaii has quarantine and health requirements for arriving pets that you should plan well in advance for.
Published: March 9, 2009; Updated:
Filed Under: Travel, Companion Animals, Cats, Dogs
Sources: Oregon Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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