Traveling internationally with your dog or cat requires careful planning, official health documentation, and timing that aligns with your departure date and destination requirements. Campbell Heights Animal Hospital in Surrey provides pet travel documentation services including international health certificates, assisting pet owners in Surrey and the surrounding Langley area with the veterinary requirements for international travel. We recommend contacting us well in advance of your planned travel date.
An international health certificate is an official veterinary document certifying that your pet has been examined and is fit to travel and free of signs of infectious disease at the time of departure. Requirements vary significantly by destination country, including the timing of the exam relative to travel, specific vaccination documentation, and endorsement by a government veterinary authority. We guide you through the requirements for your specific destination and ensure your documentation is accurate and complete.
In addition to the health certificate itself, some destinations require additional documentation including official endorsement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), a declaration of ownership, microchip verification, and specific vaccine records formatted to destination standards. We work with you to compile the required documentation package and advise on CFIA endorsement procedures and timelines. Starting this process early is essential, as endorsement can take time.
Many countries require or strongly recommend ISO 15784-1 compliant microchipping as a condition of entry for pets. If your pet is not yet microchipped or carries a non-ISO chip, we can provide ISO-certified microchipping at our clinic. Microchipping is also a prerequisite for titer testing in some jurisdictions. We confirm your pet's chip number and include it in all travel documentation. See our Pet Care Services page for full microchipping information.
Some countries require proof of adequate rabies antibody levels through titer testing as an alternative to or in addition to vaccination records. A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet's blood and must be performed at an approved laboratory. The timing of titer testing relative to travel is strict in many countries. We can collect your pet's sample and submit it to an accredited laboratory. See our Pet Diagnostics page for full titer testing information.
Planning to travel internationally with your pet from Surrey? Start the documentation process early. Call Campbell Heights Animal Hospital at (236) 500-9000 or visit campbellvets.com to book a pet travel consultation.
