Pet travel services at Peach City Animal Hospital in Penticton help you prepare your dog or cat for international travel with the documentation, health assessments, and compliance support your destination country requires. International travel with pets involves specific health certificate requirements, timing requirements, and in some cases, testing and parasite clearance that must be arranged well in advance. Our team guides you through every step of the process so your pet's travel is safe and your documentation is complete.
An International Health Certificate (IHC) is an official veterinary document that certifies your pet's health status and confirms they meet the import requirements of your destination country. Requirements vary significantly by country and may include specific vaccines, parasite clearance, microchip verification, blood titer testing, and timing requirements that cannot be met at the last minute. We strongly recommend contacting us at least four to eight weeks before your planned departure date. We assess your destination's specific requirements, confirm your pet's microchip, review their vaccination and health records, and complete the certificate during a formal health examination. Certificates must be signed by an accredited veterinarian and may require additional endorsement from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) depending on your destination.
ISO-standard microchipping is a requirement for international travel with pets for most countries. Many countries require a microchip that conforms to the ISO 11784 or 11785 standard. We verify your pet's existing microchip at the time of your travel health examination, confirm it reads correctly and is registered to you, and implant a new chip if needed. Microchipping is also covered under our Pet Care Services page for pets that need it independently of travel planning.
Some countries, particularly those with strict rabies-free or low-risk status, require serological titer testing to confirm that your pet has an adequate immune response to the rabies vaccine before they will be allowed entry. Titer testing is not a replacement for vaccination but an additional verification step. The timing of titer testing relative to vaccination and travel is strictly governed by destination country rules. We coordinate titer testing through our reference laboratory and advise you on timing requirements so your results are valid and accepted at your destination.
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