07/04/2024
Update: U.S. dog importation rules
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its dog importation regulations and subsequent changes to its import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. These changes take effect Aug. 1 and will impact dogs travelling from Canada to the U.S. Dogs now entering the U.S. must:
Be at least six months of age.
Have an International Organization for Standardization-compliant microchip.
Appear healthy upon arrival.
Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (this form will only be made available by the CDC on July 15 and must be submitted through the CDC website).
Have additional documentation, which varies depending on where the dog has been in the past six months before entering the U.S., and the dog's rabies vaccination status.
Changes to US Importation Rules CDC Dog Import Form
-https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets/united-states-america
*****Please note that these regulations may change as things develop so please check the above websites regularly before you want to leave for any changes.*****
If you are unsure if your dog's microchip is ISO compliant or not, check the papers you received when implanted or you may call us and we can scan their chip for you. Keswick Veterinary Clinic 905-476-3802, Dalton Road Veterinary Clinic 905-722-3534