Starting August 1, 2024, new procedures will be required if you are bringing a dog into the U.S. These procedures will depend on where your dog has been in the past six months.
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CDC is committed to protecting American families, communities, and pets by preventing canine rabies from reintroducing itself into the U.S. Preventing infected dogs from entering the U.S. is a public health priority. CDC recommends that all dogs be vaccinated against canine rabies.
Recent changes
CDC values the feedback it receives from various countries, industry partners, and the public. CDC has simplified the process for fulfilling requirements for dogs arriving from rabies-free or low-risk countries. That means only one form is required for dogs that have been exclusively in rabies-free or low-risk countries for the past six months. CDC Dog Import FormThis will take a few minutes to complete.
What do I need to bring my dog to the US?
From August 1, 2024, requirements will change depending on your dog’s situation.
Important:
Dogs that have been exclusively in canine rabies-free or low-risk countries in the past 6 months:
Dogs that have been in a high-risk country within the past 6 months:
If your dog has not been vaccinated against rabies and has been in a country with a high risk of canine rabies in the past six months, your dog do not have Be allowed into the United States
Dogs arriving in the U.S. by August 1, 2024
If you do not follow the CDC dog import requirements*, your dog will not be allowed into the United States.
*Additionally, we must comply with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US destination regulations.Please note that there are additional requirements from the USDA for dogs imported commercially (for resale)..
Content Source:
National Centre for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (NCEZID)
