AKgringo
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Pet travel to Mexico...update!
I like to play by the rules when I can, so I have always made a point to set up an exam, and get a heath certificate before I cross into mexico.
Nobody ever seemed to want to see it, but it was a requirement!
On about the 8th of this month, I set up the vet appointment for this years trip. The 14th worked best for all, and now I have my paperwork in order.
Today I received a letter from the veterinarian (dated the 12th) stating that as of 12/16/2019, the health certificates are no longer
required, but an inspection at the border is!
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/pettr...
Odd that it never occurred to them to tell me that instead of the exam and certificate, all I really needed was to make sure her shots were up to date
and I had the records with me!
QUESTION...Has anyone actually had their dog inspected at the border?
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JZ
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Went through the border twice recently. No one asked about the dog coming or going. All I had was his shot record.
That chithe@d dog Scooby at Costa del Sol attacked him. And in pulling Scooby off he bit my wrist. My dog will be bigger next time and I'm thinking
about letting him take that old dog down.
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Been traveling to Baja about 25 yrs. Usually with a dog or 4. Never been asked anything. I do have health certificates, just in case, though.
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Quote: Originally posted by JZ  | My dog will be bigger next time and I'm thinking about letting him take that old dog down.
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An adult would avoid taking their dog where they know there is a disagreeable dog. An @Sshole would purposely fight their dog.
Jizz, you purposely fight your dog, someone will probably kill your dog, then beat you up. Rightly so, too.
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This is old news. Law changed last year where inspections are no longer required.
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Been traveling in Baja for 32 years now, most trips with our Doberman.
All I have ever had are compliments on what a good looking dog we have. We always have his shot records and Vet file with us.
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Old news?
Thank you for your helpful reply, but did you read the link I provided? I guess that one month ago qualifies as "last year", but this was current
events for me and my veterinarian.
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Good day alll
We flew down on the 5th of January to Cabo with dog. There is a new office in luggage claim area for pets. I always get health certificate and was
glad. The lady in office took original certificate and noted my passport number on back. I had all the new vet forms regarding new procedures and
certificate not required. She advised form was still necessary? Entered my info into computer and on our way.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
An adult would avoid taking their dog where they know there is a disagreeable dog. An @Sshole would purposely fight their dog.
Jizz, you purposely fight your dog, someone will probably kill your dog, then beat you up. Rightly so, too. |
Travel in a group. Always have 2 bad MX hombres with me, often times 3.
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Crossed at Mexicali west on 12/27 they saw our dog in her kennel and just smiled.
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We always bring our dogs to restaurants at the Bay. Usually several at a time and they all walk around and smell and pack up together. Scooby is a
cool dog. NEVER had a problem with him.
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My beautiful Loki died last year but I did always brig him to Baja with me, twice a year. I got tired of paying the fee for a certificate so I
downloaded the Aphis 700? form and completed it myself. There were no lies or disinformation involved as my dog always got his shots and had regular
appointments with the vet. Saved lot of $$. I also always brought his shot records for US border patrol. He also had a valid license tag.
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How often did the U.S. border officers ask you for the dog's papers?
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I have only been asked for shot records once going north, never going south. It was a slow day at Tecate (only one car ahead of me) so I got more
questions than usual.
I offered the health certificate as well, but he did not look at it.
Lost in this thread is my question; Has anyone ever had a dog inspected by Mexican border agents? For that matter, do they even have a facility or
station set up for that?
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | I have only been asked for shot records once going north, never going south. It was a slow day at Tecate (only one car ahead of me) so I got more
questions than usual.
I offered the health certificate as well, but he did not look at it.
Lost in this thread is my question; Has anyone ever had a dog inspected by Mexican border agents? For that matter, do they even have a facility or
station set up for that? |
Yes and Yes
Documents proving up to date vaccinations especially Rabies and your good to go
Lionel 
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Thanks AK! This is good news as the health cert was not free from my vet. And I do not think he is as well informed as yours is.
I owe you a cerveza!
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I would have been more impressed with the veterinarian if they had told me about the new policy before they charged me for the exam
and certificate!
[Edited on 1-20-2020 by AKgringo]
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I read the link in the OP and a certificate may now be no longer required, but it does say to do this:
"Upon arrival to Mexico with the pet dog(s) and/or cat(s) in a clean cage(s)/carrier(s), travelers must visit the Mexican Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Office (OISA), to contact the official personnel working with SENASICA. The official personnel will verify the following:"
[Edited on 1-20-2020 by JZ]
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AKgringo
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JZ, that is the part that troubles me! I would much rather deal with an exam and certificate from my own vet than jump through a hoop like that at
the border!
I don't think they are really set up to handle pets at the border crossings like they are at airports.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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The inspection is only when flying in with a dog.
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