BajaNomad

Dog rules

Reeljob - 11-1-2006 at 09:18 AM

This has probably been beat to death, but does anyhone know the rules for bringing a dog into MX?

I know they never ask at the border, but I have been asked in Loreto and GYM. I know they won't accept just the shot records, they want an AG permit dated sometime recently.

Summanus - 11-1-2006 at 09:25 AM

Reeljob....for decades no actual restrictions were put on bringing your pets to Baja, but nowadays things may be changing. Here is some current info:

Visitors to Mexico may bring a dog or cat by presenting the following certificates at the border:

- a pet health certificate signed by a registered veterinarin in the United States and issued not more than 72 hours before the animal enters Mexico; and
- a pet vaccination certificate showing that the animal has been treated for rabies, hepatitis, pip and leptospirosis.

Certification by Mexican consular authorities is not required for the health or vaccination certificate. A permit fee is charged at the time of entry into Mexico.

Like all things, this could change...or be ignored.

BajaGeoff - 11-1-2006 at 11:02 AM

Hello Reeljob,

Here is a link to some more info about this:

http://www.bajabound.com/before/permits/pettravel.php