- At this time, dogs that were vaccinated against rabies in Canada and lived in a country at high risk for dog rabies for 6 months before traveling are not eligible to enter the US directly from Canada.
- Currently, dogs must wait 6 months in Canada before entering the US, or they must enter the US directly from the country where they are at high risk for dog rabies.
- The CFIA is working with the CDC to develop a process and documents needed for this situation. Further guidance will be provided on this page when it becomes available.
- The CFIA is continuously working with the CDC to develop a process and documents needed for various situations. Further guidance will be provided on this page when it becomes available.
- If you have questions about returning to the US, please contact the CDC at (800) 232-4636 or cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov.
- Dogs that were vaccinated against rabies in a country at high risk for dog rabies are not eligible to enter the US directly from Canada.
- In this situation, the dog must be re-vaccinated against rabies in Canada and wait 6 months or enter the US directly from the country at high risk for dog rabies.