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Pet Health Certificates in Tracy, CA
Paperwork for the trip, matched to where your pet is going.
Many trips with a dog or cat need a health certificate. It confirms that a veterinarian examined your pet before travel, and it records what your destination asks for, such as vaccines.
Tracy Veterinary Medical Center is a locally owned hospital for dogs and cats at 2752 Naglee Road, Tracy, CA 95304. Call (209) 447-0395 as soon as you book your trip.
Certificates We Prepare
The owner must provide the travel requirements for the country, state, airline, or other destination.
General, Litter, or Puppy
A health certificate for one pet, or for a litter.
Domestic
For travel to another U.S. state. Each state sets its own entry rules, and airlines can add their own.
International
For travel to another country. The destination country sets the rules, and they can change, so check them every time you travel. Many countries also require the certificate to be endorsed by the USDA before you leave.
What to Bring to the Certificate Visit
Your pet. A health certificate requires an exam.
The destination’s requirements: from the country, state, or airline.
Your travel date.
Vaccine records, including your pet’s rabies certificate and any records from another clinic. Vaccinations can be given here if your pet needs one.
Plan Ahead
Call as soon as you book the trip. Some destinations need steps done weeks or months before you travel.
Hawaii has its own rabies rules for dogs and cats, including a rabies blood test and waiting periods before arrival. Start early.
Taking a dog abroad and bringing it home? If the trip includes a country on the CDC’s high-risk list for dog rabies, a CDC form has to be completed before your dog leaves the United States.
Helpful Travel Links
USDA APHIS Pet Travel: aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
CDC Dog Importation: cdc.gov/importation/dogs
Hawaii Animal Quarantine: dab.hawaii.gov animal quarantine
Why Choose Tracy Veterinary Medical Center for Health Certificates
Certificates for every kind of trip: general, litter or puppy, domestic, and international.
Vaccines here too: if your pet needs a vaccine before the trip, it can be given here.
Written estimates: You see the plan, and you can decline.
Locally owned: The founders live in the community.
Call (209) 447-0395 to schedule a health certificate exam at 2752 Naglee Road, Tracy, CA 95304.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tracy Veterinary Medical Center issue health certificates for travel?
Yes. Tracy Veterinary Medical Center prepares general, litter, and puppy certificates, plus domestic and international certificates. Bring the destination’s requirements and call (209) 447-0395 for the current fee.
How far ahead should I book?
Call (209) 447-0395 as soon as you book your trip. Some destinations, including Hawaii and many countries, need steps done weeks or months ahead.
Who decides what my pet needs to travel?
The destination country or state, and the airline. Bring their requirements to your visit.
Does my pet need to come in for the certificate?
Yes. A health certificate requires an exam. Call (209) 447-0395 to schedule it at 2752 Naglee Road, Tracy, CA 95304.