Mexico Pet Travel Requirements

Going to Mexico for spring break and traveling with your fur babies? Mexico requires a signed bilingual health certificate from a USDA accredited veterinarian. Since Arizona is a border state this certificate is good for 6 months as long as the rabies vaccines do not expire.  Rabies vaccines must be current for your dog and cat. Mexico also requires for your cat or dog to be treated with both an intestinal parasite treatment and flea and tick treatment by your veterinarian.

Although it is not a requirement, it is highly recommended that your pets are microchipped with a 15 digit international microchip and that the contact information associated with the chip is current. In addition, distemper/parvo, kennel cough, leptospirosis and rattlesnake vaccines should be current. Leptospirosis is very important because it can be transmitted to people too.  For cats they should be vaccinated against distemper/upper respiratory and leukemia. We would also highly recommend that both dogs and cats were taking a monthly heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm preventative.  Roundworm, hookworm and whipworm are common intestinal parasites that people can get too!

Dr. Rai is an accredited USDA veterinarian and specializes in these travel certificates as well as keeping your fur baby safe, happy, and healthy! For more information regarding traveling with pets to Mexico:

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