At Issaquah Veterinary Hospital we understand the special role your pet plays in your family and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. We strive to provide the best in medical care in a warm and caring environment. Our goal is to provide high quality compassionate veterinary medicine by meeting the needs of our clients and emphasize their individual needs while maintaining the health and well being of our patients.
Summary of CDC and USDA Import Requirements for dogs when traveling from a Low-Risk Rabies Countries, including Canada and Mexico.
All dogs must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for entry into the U.S.
- Be a minimum of 6 months old
- Have an international Organization for Standard (ISO) – compatible microchip
- Appear healthy upon arrival
- Dogs may not enter the US if they are carrying a disease contagious to people
- Have an International Standards Organization (ISO) – compatible microchip
- ISO Microchips Operate at a radio frequency of 134.2 kHz and Contain 15 digits, the first three of which are the unique assigned manufacture ‘code’.
- We recommend confirming that the microchip is functional and ISO compliant before you travel, please contact us to schedule an appointment
- Beginning August 1st, An online CDC Dog Import Form submission receipt MUST be completed prior to arrival at the U.S. port of entry.
- CDC Import Form Instructions
- Important information about the CDC Import Form:
- Should be filled out online 2 – 10 days before arrival however it can be completed the night before or the day of arrival if you have internet access
- All information including the port of entry where the dog is arriving must be correct at the time of arrival at the U.S. Port of Entry
- If you need to make changes once a form has been completed, you must submit a new form and indicate that you are making changes to an existing form.
- The form requires you to upload a clear photograph of the dog showing its face and body
- Dogs that will be less than 1 year old at the time of arrival should have the photograph taken within 10 days of arrival.
- There is no charge for importing this form.
- Your Airline and your country of export MAY require a Pet health certificate from the pets country of origin. This must be completed by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel depending on local regulations
Summary of CDC and USDA Import Requirements for dogs when traveling from a High-Risk Rabies Countries with a valid rabies vaccination administered in the U.S..
- Option One – Certificate of U.S. Issued Rabies Vaccination
- Obtain an endorsed certificate of U.S. issued Rabies Vaccination form signed and completed by a USDA accredited veterinarian, submitted to the USDA through the VEHCS system.
- This certificate is valid for multiple entries until the rabies vaccination expires.
- Obtain an endorsed certificate of U.S. issued Rabies Vaccination form signed and completed by a USDA accredited veterinarian, submitted to the USDA through the VEHCS system.
- Option Two – Until July 31, 2025, a USDA-endorsed health certificate may be used if
- The Certificate documents the dog’s age, microchip number, and valid rabies vaccine administered in the U.S.
- The vaccination documented is valid on the date of the return.
- The certificate was issued before July 31, 2025.
- The certificate is valid for re-entry as long as the U.S. issued rabies vaccination has not expired.
- As of August 1st there will only be six designated ports in the U.S. for dogs being imported from high-risk countries.
- Beginning August 1st, An online CDC Dog Import Form submission receipt MUST be completed prior to arrival at the U.S. port of entry.
- CDC Import Form Instructions
- Important information about the CDC Import Form:
- Should be filled out online 2 – 10 days before arrival however it can be completed the night before or the day of arrival if you have internet access
- All information including the port of entry where the dog is arriving must be correct at the time of arrival at the U.S. Port of Entry
- If you need to make changes once a form has been completed, you must submit a new form and indicate that you are making changes to an existing form.
- The form requires you to upload a clear photograph of the dog showing its face and body
- Dogs that will be less than 1 year old at the time of arrival should have the photograph taken within 10 days of arrival.
- There is no charge for importing this form.
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