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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

 

Pet Passport Mexico

Dog Passport Mexico

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO MEXICO

Mexico does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

Mexico is a pet friendly country and does not quarantine healthy pets arriving from countries with low risk of rabies such as the United States & Canada. Normally you are limited to a maximum of two pets, however you can obtain an import permit if you are bringing more than two pets into Mexico. At the present time, only cats and dogs are allowed - no birds.

Within 72 hours of travel, have your veterinarian complete 2 original copies of the Mexico Health Certificate stating that your pet is healthy and free of internal and external parasites. The pet must be vaccinated against rabies and dogs must be vaccinated against hepatitis and distemper. Since dogs and cats that are not yet 3 months old have not received rabies vaccine they are prohibited from entering Mexico. Although it is not required, we recommend that a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian complete the form and you have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

Your pet will need a Ticks & Tapeworm test just prior to traveling to Mexico. This will complete your cat or dog passport for Mexico.

At the present time, a microchip is not required, however make sure your pets are wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for the owner.

Be sure to bring along extra pet food, especially if your pet has specific needs or is particular about a certain brand. Larger cities will have big grocery stores (Gigante, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club) that do stock a variety of pet foods, but that may not always be the case in smaller locales. Also, if you expect to travel to more remote regions like Baja California, it's best to have plenty on hand for the trip.

Dog Passport Mexico

Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001) This is an important part of your cat or dog passport.

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

Although Mexico does not require an ISO pet microchip, we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.

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