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Bringing Pets To The US<\/span><\/h2>\n

This may come as a big surprise, but\u00a0bringing pets to the US<\/strong>\u00a0is much easier than bringing pets to other countries. Yes, even though it may seem strange, bringing pets to the United States is quite simple, no matter where you are coming from.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the import procedures of the United States are considered relatively simple, pet owners will still need to take precise steps to import their dog\/cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

On August 1, 2024, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) implanted new import rules for bringing a dog to the US<\/strong>. These changes caused a lot of chaos and uncertainty for dog owners all over the world!<\/span><\/p>\n

The following guide provides the necessary details to successfully bring dogs and cats into the United States (excluding Hawaii).<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet Microchip<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Flying a dog to the US requires that your dog has a microchip. Dogs must have a microchip implanted before getting a rabies vaccine, or the vaccine won\u2019t be valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend dog owners ask their vet for an international microchip, that meets the ISO Standards, so that, when required, the microchip could be detected with a universal scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cats entering the United States don\u2019t<\/u>\u00a0need to be microchipped. Even though it isn\u2019t needed, we highly recommend you microchip your cat as the microchip may be mandatory in your origin country. For example, if you wish to export a cat out of Israel, the Ministry of Agriculture won\u2019t give you a health\/export certificate if your cat doesn\u2019t have a microchip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microchips are a minimum requirement for almost all the other countries around the world and therefore, it is best to have one for future travels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing A Dog Into The US – Where Is Your Dog Coming From?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the import procedures for dogs changed on 1\/8\/2024 by the CDC.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the new regulations, which only apply to dogs, you must first understand where your dog has been in the last 6 months, before entering the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

The list of countries is divided into 2 categories:<\/span><\/p>\n