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henshaw
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Animal Health Certificate Requirements. (Not Flying)
We are planning on taking our family dog into Baja again this year but it seems that the regulations have changed or at least have become more
confusing. My question is; Has anyone ever been asked for animal health certificate
while driving into or out of or while in Baja? If so what were the circumstances?
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Mulegena
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http://www.mexperience.com/living/bringing-pets-to-mexico.php
Very, very comprehensive. Scroll through it.
Enjoy your visit, all a' ya'all !!
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bajasammy
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We've only been asked about it one time, and the Rabies Certificate we had worked.
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DENNIS
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These are questions you could hear returning to the states. I've been asked for it all going out, but nothing coming into Mexico. That doesn't mean
they won't ask you. Just be prepared with the current shot record and a health certificate from your vet.
Also...you can't return to the states with dog food, regardless of where you got it.
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DENNIS
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This is a good opportunity to ask a question.....Dog Food. I'm assuming that the prohibition is for bagged food only and doesn't apply to cans.
Anyone have info to the contrary? Nothing will surprise me.
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I live in Ensenada full time, we take our dogs back and forth across the border both ways and Always have our papers in order. but we have never been
asked for them.
Having said that we keep all our shots and checkups current its just too easy to keep your records current.
you never know when or if the border people will ask for them. and if they ask and you dont have the necessary papers "Why run the risk of runining
your trip"???????????
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windgrrl
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USDA-APHIS Guidelines
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_trav...
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
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goldhuntress
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According to the US Customs and Border Protection importation of cats and dogs is regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bringing a Dog into the United States
A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet dogs into the United States, although some airlines or states may require
them. However, pet dogs are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an
infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a dog appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's
expense might be required at the port of entry.
Dogs must have a certificate showing they have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States. These
requirements apply equally to service animals such as Seeing Eye dogs.
http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html
Going into Mexico may require one but since I've never been asked I never get one. It costs a lot and all the times I've been back and forth with my
dog it would literally have cost me a couple thousand. It's around $35 for the vet app. and $45 for the health certificate. When I do get asked going
over I'll just find a vet by the border and get one. It'll be a hassle but worth the savings I've had so far.
[Edited on 8-31-2011 by goldhuntress]
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windgrrl
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Food products prepared with meat
At the Tecate border crossing this spring, the sniffer dog detected dog food. We had fed our dog her last meal about 30 min. prior to crossing. I had
washed out all containers beforehand. A quick check of the fridge and we were through secondary in a flash. More guidelines:
Meats, Livestock and Poultry
The regulations governing meat and meat products are stringent. You may not import fresh, dried or canned meats or meat products from most foreign
countries into the United States. Also, you may not import food products that have been prepared with meat.
The regulations on importing meat and meat products change frequently because they are based on disease outbreaks in different areas of the world.
APHIS, which regulates meats and meat products as well as fruits and vegetables, invites you to contact them for more information on importing meats.
A list of countries and/or regions with specific livestock or poultry diseases can be found at the Animal Disease Status page.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/prohibited_r...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
Dogs must have a certificate showing they have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States. These
requirements apply equally to service animals such as Seeing Eye dogs.
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That can't be right. If you vaccinated your dog every thirty days, you would kill it. Rabies shots are given once a year.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by windgrrl
The regulations governing meat and meat products are stringent. You may not import fresh, dried or canned meats or meat products from most foreign
countries into the United States. |
OK....So, I take that to mean NO canned dog food. Thanks.
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Our vet in the US charges us $16.50 for the International Health Certificate. Our vet in La Paz charges $8.00 USD for the health certificate. To
avoid the delays and hassles at the border it is well worth it. We have been asked going into Sonora, at Guaymas, and twice at the ag check point out
of La Paz. I assume it is like everything else in Mexico, it depends (on the person, the day, temperature, time, etc.) As far as dog food, we have a
dog that requires a prescription low-fat food. The past three years going through Tecate we state we have dog food, get sent to secondary, ag guy
comes out and looks at the bag (US product) and sends us on our way. This behavior seems consistent, but we leave a stash at our home, just in case
(see "depends..." above). We carry Mexican and US insurance and hope to never use it. The Health Certificate is hassle insurance, and we hope to
never use it.
As an addendum, those who fly are subject to some Draconian rules about rabies shots and health certificates. You may be paying for a local vet to
come to the air terminal to give rabies shots to your dog. Seems Mexico only recognizes 1 yr rabies shots, the US has 3 yr rabies shots. Have talked
to some pretty unhappy folks down in Baja Sur.
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goldhuntress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
Dogs must have a certificate showing they have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States. These
requirements apply equally to service animals such as Seeing Eye dogs.
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That can't be right. If you vaccinated your dog every thirty days, you would kill it. Rabies shots are given once a year. |
Not every 30 days, just 30 days before you come over, not less. The vaccines are good for 1 to 3 years depending which one you decide to get.
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windgrrl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by windgrrl
The regulations governing meat and meat products are stringent. You may not import fresh, dried or canned meats or meat products from most foreign
countries into the United States. |
OK....So, I take that to mean NO canned dog food. Thanks. |
Yup...and there USA produced meat products that were purchased in another country are a problem. I understand that a meat sandwich, e.g. one that is
for lunch, might be okay, but who needs the hassle?
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goldhuntress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Jack Swords
Our vet in the US charges us $16.50 for the International Health Certificate. |
Well, that's cheap. We are in the same neighborhood and my vet is out on Hwy. 1 on the AG mesa and she charges $45. I did get one from a vet in Grover
Beach about 14 years ago and it was $35. So your getting a deal!
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Although I have gone into and back out of Mexico at the San Ysidro crossing many times with a dog and a cat, I have never been asked to present any
paperwork by anyone at any time either at the border or in Baja. That said, I am always prepared with current paperwork just in case I am asked, so I
agree with JP ... you have to be prepared.
On the subject of transporting dog food back into the US ... prior to being warned by many on this site about not doing so, I did do so because I
never imagined it could be an issue, but I never got caught with it nor have I ever been to secondary. There was one time though, in May 2010 when
crossing into US, that customs officials noticed both my dog and cat in the truck cab, commented about them, and the dog food I was transporting was
in plain sight (remaining large yellow bag of Pedigree kibble) just behind driver's seat, on top of suitcases, at eye level and the window was rolled
down. The agent had to notice it ... I was at the booth for a good five minutes while a few guys checked all my stuff over cause I had a trailer with
ATV's as well. Hard to imagine that bag could have been more blatant than it was. Not a word. Still, now I don't do it anymore. Thank you Nomads!
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We carried it back and forth for years(dog good) until we talked to someone at a dinner party that told us about the hassle given to him for having
bagged (unopened) dry dogfood. Now we just save ourselves the problem and give it away before we leave and buy right after crossing the border. I
think it is who you see that day when you pass through. We have our dog's papers ALWAYS! Have fun. Nancy
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
Not every 30 days, just 30 days before you come over, not less. |
Sooo.....if I cross every 45 days with my dog, she needs a new Rabies Cert each time she crosses? No way. Do your homework.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
Our vet in the US charges us $16.50 for the International Health Certificate. |
Well, that's cheap. We are in the same neighborhood and my vet is out on Hwy. 1 on the AG mesa and she charges $45. |
That's terrible. Get a vet below the border, have that good vet treat your animal and give you all the verification you and your pet need for next to
nothing.
45 bucks for a health cert from a vet you pay to mainten your Pet?
Think about it. Your vet may live on the waterfront, but do you?
I can suggest a vet, as well as others here can, that can save you millions and provide excelent care as well.
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J.P.
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Dennis is right, The vet we use was trained in Mexico City and is reputer to be one of the best animal orthepedic surgeon's in the area he travels
often to the US. to do surgery there. the fees they charge here are much more reasonable than the ones acrossthe border.
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