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Export of dogs and cats to Mexico

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The import requirements and procedures for pet dog(s) and cat(s) to Mexico from Canada have changed. If you would like to export a pet dog or cat to Mexico, you must comply with all of the requirements outlined on the National Service of Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) (Spanish only) website. Although the site is in Spanish, all of the necessary requirements are available and it is the responsibility of the importer/owner to confirm individual country requirements prior to travel. The import requirements and procedures are outlined below for reference.

A health certificate for dogs and cats from Canada is no longer needed to enter Mexico. Note: If transiting another country, such as the United States, it is the responsibility of the importer/owner to confirm import requirements for the other countries.

Upon entering Mexico, the pet dog(s) or cat(s) must be presented to the Agricultural Health Inspection Office, la Oficina de Inspección de Sanidad Agropecuaria (OISA), where a physical inspection of the dog(s)/cat(s) will be conducted by an employee of SENASICA. The objective of the physical examination is to determine that the dog(s) and/or cat(s) is/are:

  1. free of signs of an infectious and contagious disease(s),
  2. free of ectoparasites (that is, external parasites), and
  3. free of rashes, open wounds or wounds in a healing stage.

The import requirements to enter Mexico directly from Canada or if they transit the USA prior to entry into Mexico are the same. Compliance with the conditions outlined above does not exempt the importer/owner from submitting documents, and/or complying with procedures required by other authorities (for example, if transiting another country, such as the United States, the owner/importer is required to meet any conditions of import for dog(s) and cat(s) to USA from Canada).

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