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At a Glance Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required). Requirements for all dogs All...

CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. These rules apply to all dogs, including puppies, service animals, and dogs that left the United States and are returning. They also apply whether you are a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, or...

CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn't present a risk to our communities. Starting on August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must: Appear...

These countries and political units are considered high risk for importing dog rabies into the United States. Afghanistan Algeria Angola Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belize Benin Bolivia Botswana Brazil Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Central African Republic Ceuta Chad China...