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bringing a dog into Mexico

bajagrouper - 11-1-2006 at 10:55 AM

What are the requirements to drive down with a dog to Mexico? thanks in advance.......

BajaGeoff - 11-1-2006 at 10:59 AM

Here is some info bajagrouper:

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

Bajagypsy - 11-1-2006 at 11:10 AM

Has anyone had their dog quarantined on the way home? If that is a possibility, I don't think we will be bringing our dog along this time.

Summanus - 11-1-2006 at 12:00 PM

I shouldn't worry too much about that, Bajagypsy. We have brought our dogs to Baja and back through the States since the seventies with no problems. The most problems would occur for us at Canadian Customs heading north...but with proper documents you will have no problems. Baja without your dog? ...naw.

Here is another site for info for taking pooches into Baja...http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/info/customs/travelcustoms.shtml#mexico

Don't forget the frisbies!

bajaguy - 11-1-2006 at 12:05 PM

My Yellow Lab "Libbie" would be quarantined for about 10 minutes, then they would be begging to giver her back....don't think they can throw the tennis ball all day long!!!! ....just bring all of your dogs shot records. Never asked for records or health certificate going either way, but be prepared.:lol::lol::lol:

Bajagypsy - 11-1-2006 at 12:08 PM

Summanus, thanx for the reply, I had visions of them taking our puppy and the kids in the back looking like this :O and crying, and my husband looking like this:fire: and swearing and me feeling like this:(!!

Lee - 11-1-2006 at 12:20 PM

By Mexico, I assume you mean Baja? Don't know if requirements are the same or not.

Written requirements would be an International Health Cert. from your Vet 30 days before crossing. I've read it's suppose to be 10 days out. Either way, I've never been checked for any paper work.

Make sure the Pooch is up to date on shots and healthy and that's it.

I don't let my Allee (black Lab) wander down there and she's on a leash when there are dogs around I don't know. She's been attacked.

My impression: dogs in Baja aren't healthy (shots? checkups? forgetaboutit!). There is a dog problem anyway: no neutering, spading, etc. And they're territorial, sometimes roaming in packs.

So, I'm cautious. But that's just me. She's never out of my sight. Guess that's love.

:cool:

Summanus - 11-1-2006 at 12:38 PM

Bajagypsy, Baja Sur especially is a very dog-friendly place. But be aware that a lot of beach dogs carry some diseases..so be cautious and take due precautions with your local vet. Don't get unduly alarmed..our dogs and cats have never had any problems yet.

If you have any problems in Baja close to the border, you might contact these kind people in Rosarito Beach, Baja Norte.

http://www.bajadogs.org/

Bajagypsy - 11-1-2006 at 12:51 PM

I have tried to take alot of dogs home to canada, but husband has always found them in the car and made me leave them behind,:P. This will be our first time with the dog, not to worried about her catching anything, just don't want the us border people to decided she can't come home, the kids couldn't take that.

DENNIS - 11-1-2006 at 01:40 PM

Have the shot record. I've been asked for it at Tecate but only once. Any more, I just keep it in my hand ready to show it.

Bob and Susan - 11-1-2006 at 06:31 PM

we have been asked what nationality the dogs are....

DO NOT fall for that one....the answer is: USA:spingrin:

DENNIS - 11-1-2006 at 07:09 PM

My dog would probably get a SENTRI pass before I would.

mtgoat666 - 11-1-2006 at 07:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajagrouper
What are the requirements to drive down with a dog to Mexico? thanks in advance.......


Same requirements apply to all women, whether a looker or homely.

Lee - 11-1-2006 at 08:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
Quote:
Originally posted by bajagrouper
What are the requirements to drive down with a dog to Mexico? thanks in advance.......


Same requirements apply to all women, whether a looker or homely.


Not sure what this means. Whatever it means doesn't sound like a compliment to women. Why bring women into this discussion? This post is about bringing animals into Baja. What requirements apply to women? Call me naive. I don't get it.

:cool:

[Edited on 11-2-2006 by Lee]

Ticks

Don Alley - 11-1-2006 at 11:17 PM

I have been astonished by the number of ticks I've pried off of my dog in Loreto. And they can carry a fatal disease. This from the Loreto email news:
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Brown Dog Tick --- called "tick fever" or "Ehrlichia" ..... Several dogs have died recently because of this virus. It is common in most animals and is fatal if not treated. Ehrlichia has been present in the Baja for many years but it comes and goes with its presence on a large scale. Well, it's back. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. The dog can be treated with Doxycycline or Minocycline which Juan, our vet here in Loreto, has on hand. If you notice any of these symptoms, you need to take action immediately and get your dog to Juan. Applying a tick preventative liquid, a shot or pills will help to control the ticks but does not control the ticks 100%. The dogs that have recently died and acquired this virus were all on monthly tick medicine. Also, Juan has a pesticide that can be sprayed in your yard to control the ticks that breed.


The best preventative I've found is a tick collar called Preventix. I got it from my vet; I have not seen it in stores. It takes about 5 days to work, so put it on before you go to Baja. I used a collar from one of the big box pet stores that just REEKED of insecticide, even two months after I took the collar off. Nasty, but I don't remember the name. The liquid stuff may be OK for fleas and heartworm but for my dog they did nothing to the ticks.

roundtuit - 11-2-2006 at 07:29 AM

we bring our dog all ther time. you just need to have all shots up to dae with a paper from your vet stating this. we have never been asked for it but we carry it in the3 glove compartmnet anyway.

Dogs and U.S. Customs

MrBillM - 11-2-2006 at 09:31 AM

I have been taking my dogs on almost every trip into Baja and Back for 35 years and the Only thing the U.S. agents want to see is a current Rabies Certificate.

Summanus - 11-2-2006 at 09:49 AM

bajagrouper, as you can see, the requirements of bringing a dog to Mexico are easily met with a visit to your vet. Good luck with your trip.

MrBillM...Right you are, Bill, but Canadian customs (Bajagypsy and some other dog owners are Canadian) can be a real pain...especially if you are bringing your dog back from a country that is not considered rabies-free by Canada. Also you cannot bring a pitbull into Ontario...sheesh, that breed get some really bad press, don't they?

Like you, we have been bringing our dogs to Mexico over the last 3 decades and only once in all those years have we been asked by US agents for any certificates. Our dogs were always in plain sight sitting up front with us. So, to reinterate,...have your rabies, etc, certificates handy, but the chances are you will never be asked for them upon entering Baja or on your return to the USA.

By the way, pet clinics and volunteer services are becoming more and more prevalent throughout Baja.



[Edited on 11-2-2006 by Summanus]

Price - 11-2-2006 at 02:35 PM

We now live in Baja - brought down 7 dogs - asked once for papers - but when they saw how many they just laughed and sent us thru - :bounce::bounce:

Price...you must have looked something like this...

Summanus - 11-2-2006 at 02:57 PM



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QuePasaBaja - 11-3-2006 at 09:35 AM

Have all thier papers on hand with ALL shots up to date, and there is not problems going either way. NORMALLY!

bajagrouper - 11-3-2006 at 01:11 PM

Thanks for the answer to my question everyone, I will print the link to the counsel and show it to my vet who believes the only time an international health cert. is necessary is when the dog flies into Mexico...end of Part 1...thanks again

Janice - 11-4-2006 at 10:33 PM

Dogs like Baja almost as much as people do! We have never been asked for their paperwork, but have always had it. Murphy's Law says that the first time we skipped it, we would be asked! Our two (Border Collie/Blue Healer mix) are getting ready for their 5th trip, leaving the 14th. Here they are at Camp Gecko.

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