travelling with pet Archives - Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Visits- Managing for a Fear Free Return Home

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by Debbie Figueroa, LVT, VTS

Have you ever experienced this scenario? You’ve just picked up your beloved pet from the hospital and returned home only to have your other pets act aggressively or ignore their housemate altogether! What has happened? Why are the other pets acting this way towards their housemate that they usually get along with? This is a scenario that is more common than you may think and there are a few reasons why this may occur. First, the pet may smell different to the housemates so they act as if this is a new animal being brought into the household. Think back … Read more »

Travelling with your pet?

June 13, 2017June 30, 2014 by Dr. Mark Kummer, Medical Director

Written by Dr. Mark Kummer Canada by car: All pets greater than 3-months of age must be accompanied by a current Rabies vaccination certificate. No health certificate is needed. Remember, also, that all individuals over 16 must have a passport or passport card when crossing the border by car. Children travelling by car may utilize alternate documentation, check http://travel.state.gov/ for more details. Alaskan Ferry: All pets must have a current Rabies vaccination certificate (if over 3-mos of age), AND a health certificate issued at a veterinary exam within 10 days of travel (regardless of age). Pets will be turned-away from … Read more »