Confusion persists over new measures for traveling with your dog in the United States

Continued uncertainty surrounding new measures for traveling with your dog to the U.S. will complicate vacations for many Quebec owners as officials scramble to clear up the final details.

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“If I were a dog owner, this summer, I would change my plans because it could be complicated,” De warned.^D Annie Rose, columnist Newspaper.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last May announced changes to requirements for importing dogs into Uncle Sam’s country.

By 1st^R In August, all mutts crossing the border must be at least 6 months old, microchipped compatible and in good health.

Owners must have a form and documentation on hand showing where the animal has been in the past six months and proof of the dog’s vaccination status against rabies.

In the weeks leading up to the deadline, “the blur” remains, Di admits^D Eve-Line Bouchard, President of the Association of Quebec Veterinarians Small Animal Training (AMVQ).

For example, according to Website According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the latter “cannot approve export documents for dogs entering the United States as this process is currently under discussion with US Public Health”.

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It’s too early to know if the rabies-prevention vaccine will be required at the U.S. border.

Dee argues that if dogs are properly vaccinated, “it will be a lot simpler for everyone.”^D Bouchard.

At this point, “what we’re really encouraging is that for those who don’t have a microchip, we strongly believe it’s necessary, so get it done as soon as possible,” he suggests.

Veterinarians must also complete certifications for their clients. However, it is not clear whether an expert from the central government should do this.

Various parties consulted Newspaper Fear of disruptions at both clinics and federal CFIA offices.

“It’s stressful in the veterinary community, I’m not going to lie to you,” said D^D Bouchard.

“We are understaffed […], columnist Annie Rose underlines that there is a shortage, it is severe, and we are working hard. It’s going to add work, that’s for sure.”

Eagerness

Details should be communicated to experts this week.

For his part, dog breeder Djanick Michaud struggles to explain the interest of American officials.

Djanick Michaud is a dog breeder and founder of Zomarick Hardy Golden Retrievers.

Photo courtesy of Zomarick Hardy Golden Retrievers

“Canada is one of the safest countries in the world,” notes Zomarick, founder of Rustic Golden Retrievers, as the “key argument” behind the measures, regarding rabies control.

The breeder also notes that since the changes announced by the CDC, there is “no more demand” from its American customers to import animals to the United States.