USDA Vet and Acclimation Certificate

Two quick questions...

1) The vet I used for the PETS scheme paperwork is off the day I need the tick treatment/wormer done.  They are other vets in the same office who will be there that day though.  Does anyone know if it has to be the *same* vet to fill out ALL the parts of the paperwork?  Or can it be another vet do it as long as they're USDA approved? 

2)  I haven't called BA World Cargo yet, but from what I've read it looks like I'll be flying when the temperature is below 45F (first week of December) and you need an "acclimation certificate" saying it's OK for your dog to fly in low temps.  Any idea where I would get one of those or a sample one?  I'm pretty sure my vet isn't going to know what that is.  I've had to walk them through this whole process so far. 

Thanks!

Two quick questions...

1) The vet I used for the PETS scheme paperwork is off the day I need the tick treatment/wormer done.  They are other vets in the same office who will be there that day though.  Does anyone know if it has to be the *same* vet to fill out ALL the parts of the paperwork?  Or can it be another vet do it as long as they're USDA approved? 

I'd think as long as it's a vet, it's ok. My dog went to Banfield for all his work and the same vet did everything but I know if she wasn't there, there were others. Not sure about your second question though, hopefully someone else will.

1) The vet I used for the PETS scheme paperwork is off the day I need the tick treatment/wormer done.  They are other vets in the same office who will be there that day though.  Does anyone know if it has to be the *same* vet to fill out ALL the parts of the paperwork?  Or can it be another vet do it as long as they're USDA approved?

I don't know if the USDA approval is required for tick/tapeworm treatment (I went with an approved vet just to be on the safe side), but using different vets is totally fine. My boys had all their pre-6-month stuff (and USDA signoff) done in NC, and the tick/tapeworm stuff in MD.

2)  I haven't called BA World Cargo yet, but from what I've read it looks like I'll be flying when the temperature is below 45F (first week of December) and you need an "acclimation certificate" saying it's OK for your dog to fly in low temps.  Any idea where I would get one of those or a sample one?  I'm pretty sure my vet isn't going to know what that is.  I've had to walk them through this whole process so far. 

Your vet should know what it is. I didn't need one for my boys coming here, but to ship my other kitty out to family in NM (in December), she needed one. I'm pretty sure the vet just wrote in the comments section of the standard health form that she was acclimated to whatever temperature and was OK to travel between X and Y temps. She definitely knew what to do when I mentioned it, though, so I'd guess vets see that a lot more often than the rest of this paperwork.

Good luck!

Thank you ladies!  I won't worry about having a different vet and I'll call them tomorrow to see what they know about acclimation certificates.

Thank you ladies!  I won't worry about having a different vet and I'll call them tomorrow to see what they know about acclimation certificates.

Just found this thread.... good luck! I see you're in the Lehigh Valley, I used to live in Allentown I personally didn't need an acclimation certificate but in case your vet doesn't have them, you can order one. This is the information page on the certificate, with a link to purchase at the end:
http://www.pettravel.com/passports_airline_acclimation_certificate.cfm

This piece of info jumped out at me. Emphasis mine:

Many airlines require acclimation certificates for all cats and dogs, but veterinarians are often hesitant to sign them because they are considered by some to be a blank check for airlines that want to avoid liability. Also, the veterinarian may not be familiar with the ability of the cat or dog to withstand low temperatures.

To avoid potential legal liability, the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust recommends veterinarians who sign acclimation certificates use the following wording:

"The animal(s) in this shipment appear healthy for transport but need to be maintained at a temperature within the animal's thermoneutral zone."

Thanks Kathryn!   I work in Bethlehem, so not too far away!  I'll check out that link.  When I called BA World Cargo, they said they don't require them.  I think I'm getting one just in case though!  Better safe than sorry, I figure. 

Thanks Kathryn!   I work in Bethlehem, so not too far away!  I'll check out that link.  When I called BA World Cargo, they said they don't require them.  I think I'm getting one just in case though!  Better safe than sorry, I figure. 

Good call I know you've had to walk your vet's through the whole international move process but I'd be willing to guess (not bet, mind, must keep a watch on the money!) that they've had to do these for cross-US pet flights more frequently.
I loved Bethlehem, lovely city but oh my gosh.... I'm good with directions but I don't know what it was, I would just lose my bearings so easily while driving through it. Yeesh