CDC Implements New Rules for Dogs Entering the U.S.

Updated guidelines require microchipping, import forms, and health checks for canine travelers

Dogs must be microchipped and at least six months old to enter the U.S.
A CDC Dog Import Form is required for dogs from rabies-free or low-risk countries.
Dogs from high-risk rabies countries need additional rabies vaccination certification.
The new rules aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies into the U.S.
Changes have prompted increased microchipping efforts, especially in border regions.