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Every travel paper for your pet, in one place

Made for US pet owners, whether you're flying across the country or abroad. Keep your dog or cat's rabies certificate, health certificate, pet passport and microchip number together with their insurance and boarding details. Pet Travel File warns you before anything expires, so you aren't turned away at check-in.

  • Expiry warnings for every certificate
  • Insurance and boarding details on hand
  • Your records stay private

Opening your file…

Pet travel documents for US travelers

These are the papers US pet owners track most often, for trips within the US and abroad. What you need depends on where you're going.

Microchip

Most countries expect a 15-digit ISO 11784/11785 chip. For the EU it must be implanted before, or on the same day as, the rabies vaccination, or the vaccine may not count.

Rabies vaccination certificate

Needed for almost all international travel. After a first vaccination, the EU and many other places make you wait 21 days before your pet can enter.

Health certificate for US travel (CVI)

A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from a USDA-accredited vet. Airlines and many states ask for one when pets cross state lines, often issued within 10 days of travel.

International health certificate

Signed by a USDA-accredited vet shortly before you leave the US, then endorsed by USDA APHIS for many countries. An EU health certificate must be used to enter within 10 days of issue.

EU pet passport

Issued by an authorized vet in an EU country. It stays valid for travel inside the EU as long as the rabies vaccination recorded in it is current.

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

A blood test that proves the rabies vaccine worked. Countries such as Japan and Australia require one, often with a waiting period of months, so plan early.

Tapeworm treatment

Dogs entering the UK, Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway need a vet to give tapeworm treatment 1 to 5 days (24 to 120 hours) before arrival.

Import permit

Some destinations, including Australia and New Zealand, need an import permit before your pet travels. Apply well ahead of your trip.

CDC Dog Import Form (US)

Dogs entering the United States need a receipt from the CDC Dog Import Form, submitted online before arrival, plus any vaccine papers that apply.

Rules change often and differ by country, airline and pet. Always confirm with your vet, your airline and official sources such as USDA APHIS Pet Travel or the destination country's government before you go.

How it works

  1. Add your pet

    Name, breed, microchip number and a photo you upload or take with your phone.

  2. Log each document

    Enter the issue and expiry dates of each certificate and where the original is kept.

  3. Check before you travel

    Expired or expiring papers are flagged in red and amber, and Coming up lists what's due in the next 60 days.

Questions

Where are my pet's records stored?

Records you add are saved in your own browser on the device you're using. They aren't uploaded or shared with anyone. Use Export backup to keep a copy, or to move your records to another phone or computer. Clearing your browser's site data deletes them.

What documents do I need to travel with my dog or cat?

Some destinations ask for a rabies titer test, an import permit or a tapeworm treatment for dogs. Check the rules for your destination and airline.

Will it remind me when a certificate expires?

Each document shows whether it's valid, expiring within 30 days or expired, and Coming up lists everything due in the next 60 days whenever you open the app. It doesn't send emails or notifications.

Can I track more than one pet?

Yes. Add as many pets as you like. Each one has its own documents, insurance, boarding stays and photo, and your owner, emergency and vet contacts are shared across them.