Corssing the border with Fido

[fuzzy]

Has anyone been across the US-Canadian border with their dog recently?

Fuzzyhubby and I are off to Quebec next week and will be bringing our pooch. I know pre-9/11, all we needed to get into Canada was her rabies certificate (and the US Customs agents usually liked to see her entire vaccination record). I'm wondering if anything has changed, post-9/11.

I've made several calls to Canadian customs and either get a busy signal or my calls are not returned. So, if anyone can confirm that she does not need anything else, I'd appreciate it.

[kam]

I looked on AAA's website and they say this:

Pets

Dogs and cats from the U.S. that are at least three months old need signed and dated certificates from a veterinarian verifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. The certificate must clearly identify the animal. If your dogs or cats are less than three months old, you do not need a certificate of rabies vaccination signed by a veterinarian to enter Canada. However, the animals must be in good health when they arrive. You can also see information on the Worldwide Web at http://www.cfia-acia.agr.ca/ .


http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1170.html

[jesvet]

It may not be needed, but a health certificate from the vet is never a bad thing to have, just in case.

[katiadarling]

That's interesting. I thought that dogs needed to be six months old before they could get a rabies vac. hmmmm...

[fuzzy]

I looked on AAA's website

*smacks forehead*

I can't believe I didn't think to look on AAA's website. Duh.

Thanks guys. Sorry to have taken up your time!

[jesvet]

That's interesting. I thought that dogs needed to be six months old before they could get a rabies vac. hmmmm...

Rabies regulations vary depending on where you live.

[katiadarling]

Ha! That makes sense... I knew that actually.