Certificates and travel documents

Planning to travel with your pet? Whether you're heading across the country or overseas, ensuring you have the right documentation is essential. As a mobile veterinarian, we can help guide you through the process, ensuring your pet meets all travel requirements with ease.

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How We Can Help

Travel Documentation Guidance
Every destination has different entry requirements for pets. We can help you navigate the necessary process and paperwork to ensure a smooth journey.

Vaccine Certificates
Many countries and airlines require proof of vaccinations, including rabies. We can provide the necessary documentation to meet these regulations.

Vaccinations
We can administer required travel vaccines, including rabies, ensuring your pet is up to date and compliant with travel regulations.

Blood Tests and Deworming (if required)
Some destinations require rabies titers or other specific tests and treatments before entry. We can perform the necessary bloodwork in advance.

Microchipping
A microchip is often required for international travel to ensure pet identification. We can implant and register your pet’s microchip if needed, or confirm its placement and number.

Travel Sedation (if necessary)
If your pet experiences travel anxiety, We can prescribe safe sedatives to help make their journey more comfortable.

Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Trip

Travel requirements vary depending on your destination and mode of transportation. Each country has their own requirements. Some documents and tests need to be completed weeks or even months in advance. Contact us as early as possible to ensure your pet is travel-ready.

Pricing

Mobile home visit, examination and documents

London area: $275+tax
Woodstock, Aylmer, Dutton, or locations up to 45 minutes away from London: $350+tax
Sarnia, Chatham, Bayfield, Brantford or locations up to 75 minutes from London: $425$+tax

Rabies vaccine: $35+tax

Other vaccines (DAPP, lepto, FVRCP, etc): $35+tax each

Microchip: $80+tax

Deworming: $10-30$+tax

Travel sedation: $20-60+tax

Rabies Titres for Export (FAVN): $675+tax

Steps for traveling internationally with your pet from Canada

Please make sure you have done steps 1 & 2 before booking your vet appointment.

Check Entry Requirements for Your Destination Country

Visit the official government website of the destination country to review pet import regulations. See below for a list of commonly traveled countries.
Check for necessary vaccinations, health certificates, microchip requirements, quarantine rules, and any country-specific restrictions.
Please note that import regulations can change, and additional requirements may apply based on your pet's species, breed, and health status. It's essential to consult these official resources and contact the relevant authorities well in advance of your travel date to ensure compliance and a smooth entry process for your pet.

Contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

CFIA is responsible for endorsing international health certificates for pet travel.
Visit the CFIA website (https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets) or contact them directly to confirm the latest export requirements.

London: (519) 691-1300
Sarnia: (519) 332-3031
Woodstock: (519) 539-8505
Windsor: (519) 969-2522

Schedule a Veterinary Appointment (this is where we come in!)

Vaccination– We administer required travel vaccines (e.g., rabies) and other health requirements, ensuring your pet is up to date and compliant with travel regulations. In preparation for your appointment, please gather all previous vaccination and health history (you may call your veterinary clinic to obtain these).
Microchipping– A microchip is often required for international travel to ensure pet identification. We can implant and register your pet’s microchip if needed, or confirm its placement and number.
Blood Tests and Deworming (if required)– Some destinations require rabies titers or other specific tests before entry. I can perform the necessary bloodwork in advance or parasite treatments.
Travel Sedation: We can discuss travel stress management, including sedation if appropriate.
We will complete the Health Certificate required for CFIA endorsement (see step 4).

Obtain an Official Health Certificate

Many countries require a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate issued within a specific time frame before travel.
Your veterinarian will complete the certificate, which must then be endorsed by the CFIA.

Confirm Travel Arrangements

If flying, check airline pet travel policies, crate requirements, and any additional paperwork needed.
Book flights that are pet-friendly and allow adequate layovers if needed.

Prepare Travel Essentials

Get a government-approved travel crate that meets airline and country regulations.
Pack your pet’s food, water, medications, and comfort items.
Print and carry all necessary documents, including health certificates, vaccine records, and airline confirmations.