A health certificate is a certificate of veterinary inspection where the signing veterinarian endorses that your pet is healthy and free of any transmittable diseases.
When traveling between states within the continental United States, a health certificate needs to be issued within ten days of travel. It must be accompanied by an exam by your veterinarian.
When traveling outside of the continental United States, please contact the hospital as soon as possible to inquire about your destination’s requirements. Many countries have very specific requirements that can take a month or more to complete.