From 1er August, new measures will come into force to regulate the border crossing of dogs from Canada to the United States.
This new regulation put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will apply depending on where the dog has been in the last six months and whether it has received the rabies vaccine, notably.
On its website, the CDC has set out five rules that apply to all dogs when they enter the country.
All dogs must be at least 6 months old, have a compatible microchip and be in good health. Owners must have previously completed a form two to ten days before entry and have on hand all documents concerning the dog’s presence in the last 6 months and/or proof of vaccination for rabies made in the United States.
If the animal has been in a country at risk for rabies in the last six months, other measures apply, in addition to the previous five.
The owner must obtain certification of the rabies vaccine issued by the United States and approved by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) before leaving American soil.
In this case, the dog and its owner will only be able to enter the United States at the locations listed on the form.
For animals that have not been to a risk country, the first five criteria still apply. The point of entry must also be on the form and the owner must have vaccine certification or a USDA-approved health certificate.
The procedure to follow as well as the list of what is required are available on the CDC website.
