Taking your dog to Canada? You'll have new requirements
The new requirements, which go into effect Aug. 1, follow a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rule change announced in May.
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The new requirements, which go into effect Aug. 1, follow a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rule change announced in May.
According to the CDC, dog rabies is not controlled in over 100 countries, which is why there is an inherent risk in imported dogs.
In an effort to control rabies, the federal government on Monday said that changes will take effect near the end of summer for dogs entering the United States.
New regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will go into effect on Aug. 1.
These guidelines state that all dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to prove they are fully vaccinated