Overview

• 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.