CDC Dog Import Form: What U.S. Travelers Need in 2026
Learn when the CDC Dog Import Form is required, what information to prepare, how the receipt works, and when additional documents apply for a dog entering the United States.
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How to Measure a Dog for an IATA-Style Travel Crate
Measure dog length, leg height, shoulder width, and standing height for an airline travel crate, then confirm the current carrier and IATA container requirements before purchase.
Read guideInternational Pet Health Certificate Timeline: When to Start
Build a safer international pet health certificate timeline by separating long-lead preparation, veterinary appointments, government endorsement, and short document-validity windows.
Read guideMicrochip Before Rabies Vaccine: The EU Pet Travel Rule
Understand why the microchip date must come before the rabies vaccination used for EU pet entry, how continuous boosters are treated, and what to do when dates are out of order.
Read guideUnited States to France With a Dog: 2026 Requirements
Follow the 2026 sequence for taking a dog from the United States to France, including microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, USDA endorsement, and EU arrival timing.
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