Pet Relocation Blog

This is a guest blog post from our Australia/New Zealand/UK Pet Shipping Logistics Expert, Scotty Walkwitz:

Different states, counties, and cities all have different regulations on Rabies Vaccines and Certificates. There are many different types of Rabies Certificates out there, some hand written and other computer generated. One of the most common problems we see with rabies vaccine certificates is that the pet’s microchip number is not recorded on the rabies certificate. Microchips serve a multitude of purposes; the most recognized being a safety device that could return your pet to you if lost, this only works if you register the chip and keep your contact information up to date. When it comes to traveling, especially internationally with your pet, the microchip also acts as the only positive means of identification of the animal, much like the VIN number on a car. Just about every country you could be traveling to require pets to have a microchip implanted, and as such this chip number should be recorder on every health document that is required, especially the rabies vaccine certificate. The next time you are at the vet and your pet needs a rabies vaccine, have them scan your pet’s microchip to make sure it is in working order, and make sure the vet records the chip number on the rabies vaccine certificate. It could save you some time if the need ever arises for you and your pet to move!