CDC Updates Requirements that Apply to All Dogs Entering the U.S.

The CDC has specific documentation requirements, opens in a new window that apply to all dogs, including trained service animals, that are traveling to the United States.  Dogs entering the U.S. must appear healthy, be microchipped and be at least 6 months of age. All dogs must be accompanied by a receipt of a completed CDC Dog Import Form, opens in a new window. Additional documentation that may be required will depend on where the dogs rabies vaccinations were administered and if, within the past 6 months, the dog has been in a high-risk country for rabies, opens in a new window or a low-risk or rabies-free country, opens in a new window.