Will you be traveling with your pet to the United States? Take this new measure into account We tell you the documents you will need so that you do not have problems when bringing your pet into the United States.
Since August 1st, the requirements for dogs entering the United States have changed, according to the Field Operations Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Now, for your furry friend to enter U.S. territory, they must have a new microchip regulated by the CDC and proof of rabies vaccination, depending on the country or city where the dog has been in the last six months.
This is true even if the pet has been vaccinated later in the United States or elsewhere. The aim is to protect the population from contracting the deadly virus, which has a higher incidence in other countries.
“Regulating the entry of dogs helps protect the health and safety of people and their pets,” said Port Director Donovan Delude. “The variant of rabies transmitted by dogs was eliminated in the U.S. in 2007, and we are working diligently with the Centers for Disease Control to prevent its reintroduction.”
According to the CDC, canine rabies is not controlled in over 100 countries, so there is an inherent risk with imported dogs. Travelers are advised to obtain more information on how to bring a dog into the United States and gather all the necessary documentation before departure.