New APHIS requirement for bringing a dog into the US

Written By CST FLIGHT SERVICES

Adding to the requirements recently implemented by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has implemented additional strict requirements to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease and Screwworms into the US.

The new restrictions apply ONLY if you are bringing a dog that has been in a foot and mouth disease (FMD) or screwworm-affected country. 

Foot and Mouth Disease:

If your pet dog is coming from a country or region where foot and mouth disease is known to exist, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Their fur and bedding must be free of excessive dirt, hay, or straw.     

  • The dog should be bathed as soon as it reaches its destination and kept separate from all livestock for 5 days after entering the United States.    

Note: There is no documentation required to meet FMD requirements. 

Screwworm:

If your pet dog is coming from a country or region where screwworm is known to exist, it may enter the United States only if it is accompanied by a certificate signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official (official government veterinarian) of the region of origin* stating that:   

  • The dog has been inspected for screwworm within 5 days prior to shipment to the United States; and    

  • The dog is either free from screwworm OR    

  • The dog was infested with screwworm, held in quarantine, and treated until free from screwworm prior to leaving the region.    

As CDC and APHIS regulations are dynamic and can be updated at any moment, you should visit the CDC and APHIS websites to get the very latest restrictions and requirements before exposing your pet to what could be a very unpleasant experience.

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us/index.html

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import

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