- 1). Make sure your dog's rabies vaccination is up to date. If it isn't, plan to get your dog vaccinated before you leave on the trip.
- 2). Plan a visit to your veterinarian within 30 days of your trip. Tell your vet of your intentions to travel to Canada, and that you will need a rabies certificate and an international health exam certificate for your dog.
- 3). Go to your vet appointment. After a quick check up, your vet will issue you an international health exam certificate. You will need to pay a $20 fee for the certificate. You will also need to bring with you the address of your destination in Canada for inclusion on the form.
- 4). Ask the vet for a rabies certificate. The certificate needs to show that your dog's vaccine is up-to-date. The certificate also must contain a description of your dog along with the specific date, serial number and manufacturer of the rabies vaccine.
- 5). Pack the necessary travel documents for your dog in a convenient place, probably in the glove compartment or with your family's passports.
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When you arrive at the border checkpoint in Canada, have the required documents ready for inspection by the border agent. Tell the border agent that you are traveling with a dog. Keep in mind that the border agent may not ask to see all of your documents, but it is the law that you have them in the car with you.
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