Pet travel services in Daly City help dog and cat families meet the documentation and health requirements for moving across state lines or internationally. Our veterinary team handles international health certificates, ISO-standard microchipping, and titre testing such as rabies titres needed for entry into many countries. Same-week appointments are available seven days a week from 8 AM to 7 PM. For travel-related concerns outside our hours, please visit a 24-hour facility in the Bay Area.
Pet travel services are the veterinary visits and documentation required to move a dog or cat across borders. Common elements include an international health certificate signed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian, ISO-standard microchipping, and rabies titre testing for certain destinations. Each country has its own requirements; the veterinarian builds a timeline so paperwork is ready before travel.
Most countries require an international health certificate signed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian before a pet can enter. Our team handles the certificate process for dogs and cats traveling from Daly City to most destinations. Requirements vary by country and can include a current rabies vaccine, a specific microchip type, parasite documentation, and sometimes a recent titre test. Some destinations require the certificate to be signed within a tight window before travel, sometimes as short as 10 days. We recommend starting the planning conversation at least three to six months before international travel because some destinations have multi-month waiting periods.
Many countries require a microchip that meets ISO 11784/11785 standards, not just any chip. If your pet already has a microchip, our team checks whether it meets the standard. If not, we can place an ISO-compliant chip ahead of travel and register it to your contact information. The chip itself is small and goes in quickly during a routine visit. Registration is the step many owners forget; without registered contact information, the chip cannot help reunite you with your pet.
Some destinations, particularly the European Union, Japan, and Australia, require a rabies antibody titre test to confirm immunity. The blood draw is quick, but lab processing takes time, and there is usually a waiting period after the titre before travel is allowed. Our team coordinates the titre with your travel timeline so the result is ready when you need it. We also keep copies of the titre paperwork on file for future trips.
We recommend starting at least three to six months in advance for international travel. Some destinations have multi-month waiting periods after a rabies titre, and certificates may need to be signed within a tight window before travel. Call (415) 859-5676 to start the timeline.
An ISO-standard microchip meets ISO 11784/11785 specifications and can be read by international scanners. Many countries require this exact standard. Our team checks your pet's existing chip or places a new ISO-compliant chip ahead of travel.
Yes. Our USDA-accredited veterinarian completes the international health certificate and coordinates USDA endorsement so the paperwork is ready in time for your travel date. The timeline depends on the destination's specific requirements.
Plan your dog or cat's international or interstate travel with our team at Daly City Pet Hospital. Call (415) 859-5676 or book online to start the timeline. Open seven days a week from 8 AM to 7 PM.
