● Bringing a dog back to the US

CDC rules, in plain English.

CDC overhauled US dog import in August 2024. Every dog needs the CDC Dog Import Form, microchip, and minimum 6-month age. From high-risk rabies countries you’re also restricted to 6 airports — LAX is on the list.

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AUG · 2024

Heads up · CDC rules currently cover dogs. Cats returning to the US do not have an equivalent CDC restriction.

№ IYour dog

Dog's name

Age in months at arrival

CDC requires dogs ≥6 months old at arrival.

№ IIWhere you're coming back from

Country your dog spent the last 6 months in

Is that country on the CDC high-risk list?

Determines airport restrictions + USDA-endorsed Cert of Rabies Vaccine. Check the CDC list →

№ IIITravel details

Planned US arrival airport

Planned arrival date

№ IVWhat's already done?

Microchip implanted?

YesNoNot sure

Current US rabies vaccination?

YesNoNot sure

№ VWhere to send your timeline (optional)

Optional. One note when CDC changes the rule. No other marketing.

Free. No account. CDC source link + last-verified date on every rule.