New CDC requirement for dogs
Posted date : Sep 17, 2024.
My dog was born in the U.S. and is vaccinated annually there before we head back to Canada. He travels with a certification from his vet re: rabies and all other vaccinations he receives. Last one was done in March 2024. Will I be required to get him vaccinated again and wait the six months after he is also microchipped? Meaning that we would have to stay in Canada this winter until February at least? This is a lot of medication for a small 12 lb dog and I do not understand why a Canadian vet cannot verify his paperwork from the U.S. vet and complete the necessary forms. Please provide additional clarification.
Denise Lacroix
Cobourg, ON
Ed.: Good news! The additional documentation that was originally being considered as a requirement by the CDC, including a veterinarian-certified form, is no longer required. Now, dogs entering the United States from low-risk countries such as Canada will require a receipt for a CDC Dog Import Form, either printed on paper or saved on your mobile phone, be at least six months old and healthy, and have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner. You can get the Dog Import Form from the following link:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html
Or just “google” CDC Dog Import Form – it will take you there.
