GOVERNMENT RECORD
USDA APHIS: Dogs entering the United States
About this source
Official dog import guidance reviewed October 11, 2026. Dogs from screwworm-affected Mexico, including returning U.S. dogs, need inspection within five days before shipment and certification by a government veterinarian or a Mexican clinical veterinarian authorized to sign on the government veterinarian’s behalf.
- Source type
- Government record
- Source classification
- Primary source
- Source date
- Not established in the reviewed record
Related articles 1
- NewsScrewworm in Sonora: What Yuma Pet Owners Need Before Crossing the Border
Sonora reports 123 active animal cases while Arizona reports none. Dogs crossing through San Luis need screwworm inspection documents for Mexico entry and U.S. return, under different rules.