Pet Travel Services for Dogs and Cats in San Francisco

Traveling internationally with a dog or cat takes paperwork, planning, and an exam timed correctly to your departure date. Urban Pet Hospital offers pet travel services for dogs and cats in San Francisco, including USDA APHIS-endorsed international health certificates and microchipping that meets ISO 11784/11785 standards. The clinic is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

What are pet travel services?

Pet travel services help dog and cat owners meet the entry requirements for international travel with their pet. Services include USDA APHIS-endorsed international health certificates, ISO-compliant microchipping, rabies titer (FAVN) coordination, and timed pre-export exams scheduled to match destination-country windows.

International Health Certificates in San Francisco

Every country has its own entry requirements for incoming pets, and the paperwork timing is strict. The veterinarian completes a pre-export exam, confirms your pet's vaccination records, and prepares the health certificate within the window required by your destination. Some countries also require USDA APHIS endorsement after our exam, which we coordinate as part of the visit.

Microchipping for Travel in San Francisco

Most international destinations require an ISO-standard microchip placed before the rabies vaccine that will be referenced on the health certificate. If your pet is not yet chipped, or has a chip that does not meet ISO 11784/11785 standards, we place a compliant chip during the same visit.

How Far in Advance to Plan in San Francisco

For most international destinations, planning starts at least three to four months in advance. Some countries require titer testing such as FAVN, which alone takes weeks to complete. Bring your travel dates as early as possible so the veterinarian can map out the timing of vaccinations, testing, and endorsement.

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FAQs

How early should I start the international travel process?

For most destinations, at least three to four months in advance. Some countries require titer testing, rabies vaccination timing, and USDA endorsement that cannot be rushed.

Does my pet need an ISO microchip for international travel?

Most international destinations require an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip placed before the rabies vaccine listed on the health certificate.

Can you handle USDA endorsement for me?

Yes, we coordinate USDA APHIS endorsement as part of the international travel process.

Planning to travel internationally with your dog or cat? Schedule a pet travel consult at Urban Pet Hospital in San Francisco. Call (415) 400-5754 well ahead of your trip so timing lines up with your departure.