Hawaii: Hawaii has a quarantine period of up to 120 days. When specific pre and post arrival requirements are met, animals may qualify for a 30-day quarantine or the 5 day or less program that went into effect on June 30, 2003. Some of the requirements include being microchipped, having had the OIE-FAVN rabies blood test, having fulfilled specific rabies vaccination requirements of the dogs lifetime, and having been treated for ticks. For complete checklist of the requirements to qualify for the 30 day or 5 day program go to: www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htm
Canada: There is no quarantine for dogs traveling to Canada. All dogs older than three months require signed and dated veterinary certificates verifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. The certificate must clearly identify the animal. Dogs younger than three months do not need a certificate or rabies vaccination. All animals must be in good health when they arrive. For more information, go to www.inspection.gv.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/dogse.shtml
Mexico: U.S. visitors to Mexico must present a pet health certificate signed by a veterinarian registered in the U.S. and issued not more than 10 days before the animal enters Mexico. Visitors must present proof that their dog was vaccinated against rabies, viral hepatitis, leptospirosis, and distemper not less than 15 days or more than one year before arrival, and vaccinated against parvovirus not less than 15 days or more than 150 days before arrival. For the most current information on traveling with pets to Mexico, contact the Mexican consulate in your area. To find the consulate office nearest you, go to www.mexiconline.com/consulate.htm
