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Dog Regulations

  1. Official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection.
    • Certificate is valid for 30 days.
    • Airline certificates are valid for ten days.
  2. Rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian within one year/three years (according to vaccine label directions).
  3. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age from a rabies quarantined area are not allowed entry.

Dogs And Cats (Puppies and Kittens) For Sale at a Pet Shop (For Sale by Non-Owner)

  1. Animal must be eight weeks of age and have teeth visible.
  2. Official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection.
  3. Rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian within one year/three years (according to vaccine label directions) if 12 weeks of age or older.
  4. If less than 12 weeks of age and from a rabies quarantined area, entry is not allowed.
  5. Dogs: Vaccination against distemper, hepatitis, letospirosis, and parainfluenza at least seven days before importation.
  6. Cats: Vaccination against feline panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, and calici virus at least seven days before importation.
  7. Animals must be free of external parasites, including fleas or ear mites. If an animal had external parasites, it must have been treated at least seven days before shipment.
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