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DrTom
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theres no way you can deem an animal totally free of intestinal parasites....theres stages in the different life cycles that are encysted in intesinal
walls or migrating in blood etc.....nope, cant do it...never heard of it.
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Bajajorge
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BajaWarrior, My fear always was that Mexican Customs or Military would shoot my Rotty when we were south. "Ditto" would not allow anyone within 20
feet of my truck and trailer. Her barking, growling and lip curled up over her head meant "stay the hell away a--hole.". My wife would always have to
wrestle her to the floor boards at Customs and at check points to protect both the dog and the authorities.
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
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Will report back... |
Hey BW......Your report will be a lot more interesting if, next time, you take them out of the box.
Awww, I'm just kiddin.  |
What's really funny is when the Army guys attempt to tease them. You've never seen these guys jump so fast when the dogs light up! Of course they're
friendly dogs as many Nomads know... They are just defending their space as any dog would. |
When the Mexican inspectors ask if my dogs bite, I always say "No". If anyone in my neighborhood asks if they bite, I say "All dogs bite- it's just
a matter of who, when and why". I don't want the local banditos thinking my dogs are pushovers.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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Dianamo
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latest pet info
This is not my experience, I copied this from the Baja Pony Express.
DianaMo
a. When I arrived from Canada on September 1 of this year, we were pulled aside at the La Paz airport because of my two dogs. The lady who
was asking for documents wasn't part of the customs team; she was an officer of the "agriculture" department. Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish so
I did not know what she was asking for, but I do know that my vet-signed vaccination records and certificates of health were not enough. She spent a
good half hour on the phone to
someone before we were allowed to go through. I have no idea who she called or why they finally cleared my dogs. A couple weeks later Dhorea Ryon of
Baja Dogs was pulled aside by the same people at the La Paz airport. They recognized her and wanted her to tell 'everyone' here about the new
regulations. Dhorea's Spanish is a little better than mine, but not much, and what she got out of the conversation was that there is a new requirement
for a separate document, on top of the vaccination records and certificate of health, verifying the dog does not have worms or parasites. In an effort
to get the correct and complete information out to everyone, we will try to contact someone at the agriculture department directly in the next few
weeks and pass the information along when we get it. We will also ask if these regulations apply to all animals, if the regulations are the same
whether you fly in or drive in, and if the regulations apply throughout Mexico or for some inexplicable reason, just at the La Paz airport.
Sheryl
Owner /moderator of La Paz Gringos
Proud Supporter of Baja Dogs
b. Our vet sent this to me today. We have been driving to Mexico with our dog the last 10 yrs. We have never been asked on either side of
the border. The last 2 yrs. they made us leave the dry dog food coming into the US.
Import regs to Mexico Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:24:38 AM
Pets import to Mexico from US::
All pets require a veterinary health certificate, issued not more than 5 days before arrival. For dogs and cats, health certificate must include:
- (for pets older than 3 months) rabies vaccination history issued within 12 months before arrival. If rabies vaccination history is not included,
rabies vaccination certificate must be attached.
- attestation that the pet is free from ECTO and ENDO parasites.
Further information can be found at:
www.senasica.gob.mx
"Phytozoosanitary Inspection" and "When travelling, bring your pet".
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/MX-Mexico-customs-currency-a...
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toneart
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Has anybody experienced this new requirement while crossing into Baja by vehicle?
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Dianamo
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crossing the border w/ dogs
Reports from the Baja Pony Express:
"1. Written 10/2/09: Hi. About crossing the border with pets. We just went through Tijuana with our cat. Got
a green light, but were pulled over anyway. Just a short look by officer, but the cat container was sitting on top of our stuff and I reached back and
closed the door so she would not get out. He never asked about pets at all! So I conclude they are not that fussy yet.
2. We crossed at Otay Mesa Sept. 26th. Between three vehicles, three dogs and LOADS of household stuff it might have been the easiest crossing in 18
years. We heeded the advice on BPE and spent lots of money on health certificates and booster shots and tick medicine for the tick 'problem'. It
wasn't as if they didn't see the the German Shepherds barking out the window. The border guards were not interested AT ALL about the dogs. They were
however, asking for registration and any information on the off road vehicles (motorcycles in this case). Roads were normal all the way down. Our
trucks with trailers and the 38' motor home made it without incident. Drive carefully and have fun!"
Minds are like parachutes...they only function when open!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Has anybody experienced this new requirement while crossing into Baja by vehicle? |
Crossed at San Ysidro one week ago. We did not get the red light, but were pulled over anyway.
Agent asked where we were going, took a quick look in the back, smiled at the friendly dog in the back seat, laughed at the little crabby one
sitting between us, told us to have a nice day and waved us on. Only question about the dogs was if the little one just growled or if she would
bite.
For us, it seemed the same as always. With the shell on the back of the truck, even if we get the green light, we are often pulled into
secondary----few questions, quick look, and off we go.
[Edited on 10-5-2009 by DianaT]
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bajabass
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I have crossed at SY 6 times in the past 2 months with my new collie puppy, Winston. Entering has not been a problem yet. Once the ICE agent said have
the shot papers. Oops, now they stay in my truck. He was a big hit with my wifes family in Ensenada. Had about 50 of them there, and half a dozen
requests for him to service their female dogs in need. Ah, it's a dogs life in Mexico!!!!
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Dianamo
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Dogs Entering La Paz By Air
This was posted on the Baja Western Onion and the Baja Pony Express. (I hope it is okay with Dhorea that I included her name and info!)
"I was told approx 2 months ago by an official at the airport that requirements had changed when bringing in a dog by air. You need an updated current
official letter stating the health of the dog, date and type of vaccines, a separate rabies certificate and you need a declaration by the vet stating
your dog is parasite free. Yesterday in the LP airport two people arrived from LAX with dogs. These dogs were held until we found a vet that could
come to the airport and do a parasite test, give the dog another rabies vaccine and issue a certificate of health. One of the individuals had a
certificate issued in the US or Ca but the letter was signed in black ink and the official at the airport insisted it was a copy and would not accept
it. I left before the vet arrived so do not know the outcome or what would have happened if parasites were found. Make sure your docs are up to date!
- Dhorea Ryon, dhorearyon@hotmail.com , www.bajadogslapaz.org, Baja California Sur"
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Howard
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I posted this yesterday on General Discussion board
No papers needed for my dog
Flew from Loreto today to Los Angeles with my Lab, Gringo the Dingo, and was ready at every point to furnish his health certificate, vaccination
records, etc., etc., etc. At no point whatsoever was I asked for any paperwork until I was in LAX, and the last person that you hand your declaration
to before you exit asked, “Is that dog originally from here?” I said yes (of which he was) and he said OK and that was that!
I still recommend that you have all your bases covered for your animal when you fly but I found it amazing that nobody asked for anything!
By the way, I do not think Alaska flies to Loreto any longer, but their affiliate Horizon Airlines does. Smaller plane, no first class and no food to
purchase. The dog cage barely fit through the opening into the cargo area with just inches to spare.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
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Dianamo
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another LaPaz air arrival experience
Not my experience, this if from the Baja Pony Express. It appears this new requirement may be limited to air arrival in LaPaz. 
Here's our experience in La Paz regarding arriving with our big dog.
Although the dog arrival system has been consistent for us for many years at the Los Cabos airport, which requires vaccine and rabies certifications,
my husband just arrived to the La Paz airport and the requirements are definitely different. You will need to show proof that your pet is free of
fleas, ticks and worms, a document which we did not have and is not routinely provided as a proof of health with our veterinarians. Of course our pets
are free of fleas with the help of monthly treatments as well as the 20 degree nights in Sun Valley, Idaho assures it! Worms are treated routinely. We
had to wait while the woman in charge summoned a vet, who when he arrived quoted the worry of Parvo and Rocky Mountain Tick Fever, which was the
reason for the change in the document requirements. The airport official made us administer 4 pills to our dog for worms, they looked very much like
Pepto Bismol, and only then was she allowed out of the crate to be pottied. All to say, it is a 'FREE of Worms, Ticks, Fleas' document which you need
to arrive with, at least in La Paz. Buen suerte!
Minds are like parachutes...they only function when open!
\"The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men.\" - Plato
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