Pet Travel Updates

New World screwworm (NWS) continues to change the way animals are moving. We are seeing requirements affect international travel, interstate movement, commercial air transportation, shelters and rescue organizations. Airlines may also play an importa...

An important resource is available for veterinary professionals counseling clients traveling internationally with dogs and cats: "New World Screwworm: Veterinary Considerations for Dogs and Cats that Travel Internationally." The resource was develope...

Week of July 27–August 2, 2026 By Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH This week's developments reinforce one central lesson: successful pet travel requires more than a valid health certificate. The animal's medical fitness, documentation, airline, route, t...