From 1R In August, new measures will come into effect to control the crossing of dogs from Canada to the US.
The new restriction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) applies depending on where the dog has been in the past six months and whether it has received a rabies vaccination.
On its website, the CDC lays out five rules for all dogs entering the country.
All dogs must be at least 6 months old, microchipped compatible and in good health. Owners must have a form completed two to ten days prior to entry and all documentation of dog ownership within the last 6 months and/or proof of US-made rabies vaccination.
If the animal has been in a country at risk of rabies in the last six months, other measures in addition to the previous five measures apply.
Before leaving US soil the owner must obtain a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by the United States and approved by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In this case, the dog and its owner can only enter the United States at the locations listed on the form.
For animals not traveling to an endangered country, the first five criteria still apply. The point of entry must also be on the form and the owner must have a vaccination certificate or a USDA-approved health certificate.
Procedure to be followed and list of requirements are available CDC website.
