Bringing a cat (from California), why is every vet telling me I need a USDA endorsed health certificate?
Am I missing something? The Hawaii checklist only states:
An original health certificate in English, done within 14 days of arrival in Hawaii including rabies vaccine name, lot or serial number, booster interval, vaccination date and expiration date is required.
I went to a few vets today and they all said I need a USDA endorsed health certificate...basically same certificate but they use an online portal to send to the USDA.
Oh and they charge $600 for this service!
Literally the charges presented were:
$200 consulting fee
$79 per rabies vaccination (2)
$450 FAVN test
$89 office visit for health exam/tick treatment
$600 Health certificate
The last one seems not correct in my research but the Vets won't give me a health certificate without being USDA endorsed