Traveling with Your Dogfrom US to Canada

Basic Requirements

• • A valid rabies vaccination
  Your dog needs to be at least 12 weeks old to be vaccinated
• • Your dog needs to appear healthy upon arrival

Rabies Vaccination Certificate Requirements

• • Must be written in English or French, or include an official translation
• • Must be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian
• • Must include complete identifying details of your dog:
  • - Age, breed, sex
  • - Color and distinguishing markings
  • - Weight
• • Must identify you as the owner of the dog
• • Must explicitly state that the dog is vaccinated against rabies
• • Must show the date of rabies vaccination
• • Must include the trade name and serial number of the vaccine used
• • Must specify the validity period of the vaccination
  Note: If not specified, vaccination is considered valid for one year from vaccination date
• • Must include veterinarian's name, signature, and certificate signing date

Special Requirements for Puppies Under 3 Months

• • Must provide veterinary documentation proving puppy's age
• • Puppy must appear healthy upon arrival
• • Must be your personal pet with proof of ownership:
  • - Documentation showing you are the legal owner
  • - Ownership must be established before entering Canada
  • - Cannot be intended for transfer, adoption, breeding, or commercial purposes

Additional Considerations