Canada Dog and Cat entry requirements

[mso2]

Traveling from US to Canada with a dog and cat. In doing research I found that i need a valid Rabies vaccination and proof of microchip? is that it? Same for coming back into US from Canada.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

I cross several time per year and have never been asked for either,, I don't believe the microchip is required >>>Dan

 

[Trav_Lr]

New regulations for all dogs entering the US Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries

 

[Jackiemac]

I cross several time per year and have never been asked for either,, I don't believe the microchip is required >>>Dan

Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.

From CDC website and valid from Aug 2024.

 

[UTTransplant]

Rules are changing so look only on official websites from the respective governments, not on previous experience. In general, the U.S. had been harder to get back in than Canada. But with the feeling of betrayal Canada has now, who knows? Just be careful about your pet food too. Make sure to keep it in the original packaging so the ingredients can be identified.

 

[Domo]

Traveling from US to Canada with a dog and cat. In doing research I found that i need a valid Rabies vaccination and proof of microchip? is that it? Same for coming back into US from Canada.

Given the current sparring, I'd call them to be sure and not rely on what could be old news.

 

[Trav_Lr]

Crossed the border into BC on Tuesday. Customs guy wasn't interested in our dog or its food. He only asked 3 questions, were are we going, how long do we entend to stay in the country and if we had any guns..... nothing else. Total time, about 2 minutes. Oh, he aslo said welcome to Canada!