What is needed to take my dog into the USA?
UPCOMING CHANGES TO TRAVEL WITH DOGS TO USA!
Travel to USA after August 1, 2024 (information current to May 24, 2024)
There are changes resulting in severe tightening of regulations for dogs and their owners traveling to the US. Information is available on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-state...
Requirements include:
- Must be at least 6 months of age at time of entry or return to USA
- Must have ISO compatible Microchip (implanted prior to rabies vaccination)
- That the pet appear healthy at time of travel
- Have “CDC Dog Import Form” receipt- available starting July 15
- Forms will have to be certified by Canadian government veterinarian
- Have additional documentation which varies depending on where the dog has been in the 6 months before entering or returning to the United States, or if the dog has a current rabies vaccine administered in the United States
We are very concerned that these regulations will be unworkable, as the official government veterinarians are already severely overworked and it will likely be extremely challenging for them to certify the paperwork.
We are awaiting further guidance from Canadian authorities.
Unless these regulations change, it is strongly advised to reconsider travel to US with pet during August and September 2024 while we all learn to navigate these new requirements.