Pet Travel Health Certificates in Clovis, CA
Planning to travel or relocate with your pet? Armstrong Pet Hospital offers domestic and international pet health certificates for dogs, cats, and other eligible companion animals.
Pet travel requirements can vary considerably depending on your destination, method of transportation, and travel dates. Some trips require only a veterinary examination and proof of current vaccinations, while others may require additional testing, treatments, identification documents, or government endorsement.
Our veterinary team can help you understand the health certificate process and prepare the veterinary documentation your pet needs for travel.
Domestic Pet Travel Health Certificates
When traveling with a pet to another state or U.S. territory, your destination or transportation provider may require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, commonly called a pet health certificate.
Before scheduling your travel appointment, make sure your pet’s vaccinations are current and that you have copies of all available vaccination records. Learn more about our pet vaccination services in Clovis.
A veterinary health examination
Current vaccination records
Proof of rabies vaccination
Identification or microchip information
Additional testing or treatments required by the destination
Because requirements can vary, contact Armstrong Pet Hospital as soon as you know your destination and anticipated travel date.
International Pet Travel Health Certificates
International pet travel often requires more preparation. Each country establishes its own entry requirements, and those requirements may include specific vaccines, laboratory tests, treatments, microchip documentation, government forms, and USDA endorsement.
Some requirements must be completed within precise timeframes, while others may need to be started weeks or months before departure. Beginning the process early can help prevent delays or disruptions to your travel plans.
To begin planning international travel with your pet, create an account through Armstrong Pet Hospital’s travel portal:
Begin Your International Pet Travel Process
The portal will help collect your pet’s information and travel documents, identify destination-specific requirements, and organize the steps involved in preparing the health certificate.
Information to Have Ready
Before beginning the process, it is helpful to gather:
Your destination state, territory, or country
Your anticipated departure and arrival dates
Your airline or other transportation information
Your pet’s vaccination and medical records
Your pet’s microchip information, when applicable
Any instructions supplied by your airline or destination
Travel requirements can change, so requirements should be confirmed for every trip—even when your pet has previously traveled to the same destination.
Schedule a Pet Travel Appointment
A veterinary examination is required before Armstrong Pet Hospital can issue your pet’s health certificate. During the appointment, our veterinarian will assess your pet’s health and complete the appropriate travel documentation. You can also learn more about our wellness exams for dogs and cats.
Please call Armstrong Pet Hospital at (559) 472-7065 to discuss scheduling, required records, timing, and pricing.
We proudly assist pet owners in Clovis, Fresno, Sanger, and surrounding Central Valley communities with domestic and international pet travel preparation.
