Travelling internationally with your dog or cat requires specific documentation, and requirements vary widely by destination country. Avon Animal Hospital provides pet travel services for dogs and cats in Surrey and Langley, including international health certificates, export documentation support, and travel microchipping. Our team is familiar with the documentation process and will guide you through what is needed for your specific destination well in advance of your travel date.
Most countries require an official health certificate completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian within a specific timeframe before travel. The certificate confirms that your pet has been examined and is healthy to travel, and typically includes vaccination records, parasite control status, and microchip details. At Avon Animal Hospital, we complete international health certificates for dogs and cats travelling to a wide range of destinations. We recommend booking your travel documentation appointment at least four to six weeks before your departure date, as some destinations require CFIA endorsement or additional lead time.
Export documentation for pets involves more than a health certificate for many destinations. Some countries require specific parasite clearance, titre tests, or government endorsement of documents through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Avon Animal Hospital guides clients through the documentation requirements for their specific destination and helps ensure nothing is missed. Requirements change periodically, and we recommend confirming the current entry requirements for your destination country through the relevant government authority before your appointment with us.
A microchip meeting ISO standard 11784/11785 is required for entry into most countries outside North America, and increasingly expected at many international destinations. If your pet does not yet have a microchip, or if their existing chip does not meet ISO standard, we can implant a compliant chip at Avon Animal Hospital. Travel microchipping appointments are quick and low-stress, and we will document the chip number in your pet's records for inclusion in travel documentation. Microchipping should be done before completing any health certificate to ensure the chip number is properly recorded.
Planning to travel with your pet? Book your travel documentation appointment at Avon Animal Hospital in Surrey well before your departure date. Call (604) 532-7600 or book at avonanimalhospital.ca/make-an-appointment/.
