US Travel Requirements for Dogs 🇺🇸

Big disclaimer: Remember, the CDC is the ultimate authority on pet travel to the USA, and neither Pandosy Vet nor any of our staff are responsible if you have any problems crossing the border. It's up to you.

This information is only applicable to dogs that have been in Canada (or other rabies-free or low-risk country) in the 6 months before entry to the USA, have received a rabies vaccine in Canada, and are returning to Canada. This information does not apply to exports or foreign vaccinated animals. Travel must occur directly from Canada to the USA.

Requirements

• Dog is 6 months of age at the time of entry to the USA.

• Dog has an implanted and documented ISO-compatible microchip.

• Owner has a CDC Dog Import Form, which has been completed online on the day of travel or up to 6 months in advance of arrival to the USA.

• Proof of protection against rabies is required for re-entry into Canada.
• We do also recommend checking any state-specific requirements for your chosen destination!

Pandosy Vet - Of Course, We Can Help

Thankfully we have a lot of experience exporting dogs and cats across the world. (the list of countries is long!) Here are some things we know we can help you with:

• ISO-compatible microchips? Yes, we insert them and register them for you.
• Rabies vaccines? Yes, we do them.
• Updating and sending you a copy of veterinary records with the microchip and vaccine/titre test on the records? Of course, we can do that. 

Want to travel to the USA with your dog? Send us an email or give us a call to confirm your pup is ready to travel! If needed, we can help with microchips, vaccine/titres and veterinary records.

We hope that this  has been helpful to our frequent flyers (and drivers.) Again, a big thank you to investigative veterinarian Dr. Becky - don't forget to bookmark the CDC website. We sure have.