Rabies Vaccine Requirements for International Pet Travel

Name: Paola
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Type: Dog
Pet Breed: Cross Breed
From: Tanzania
To: USA

Hello,

My dog (2 and a half years old) has been vaccinated against rabies three times, two of them in October and November of 2012 and the third one was in August of 2013. Now we will be flying from Tanzania to the USA in October, and I'm not sure if she needs to be re-vaccinated.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Paola

Hi Paola,

To bring your dog into the United States, she will need to have a rabies vaccine that is not expired and it must be administered at least 30 days before departure. If the vaccine you received in August last year was a 1-year vaccine, it sounds like she needs to get another one (if it was a 3-year vaccine then you may be okay depending on the state -- check here for guidance). Our advice is to double check with your vet to see if your dog's rabies status is up-to-date.

You can look over the pet import requirements for the United States and take a look at these pet travel tips, as well. By researching a few basics and paying attention to important details, you can help your dog have a smooth relocation.

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Thanks for your question, and good luck with everything!