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Step 1
Check with your flight carrier before bringing small animals by plane. Airlines differ as to policies and charges for pets. Often animals are not allowed in the cargo hold and need to ride in the cabin, or vice versa. Some flights may charge an extra fee for your animal. Others require that your pet's crate be your only carry on.
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Step 2
Begin with the pet's veterinarian. The clinic can provide a record of the appropriate vaccinations and the health certification form required at the border. For dogs and cats, the current vaccination requirement is rabies and distemper. These vaccinations must be administered more than 15 days prior to your arrival in Mexico.
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Step 3
The state government Agriculture Department or the United States Department of Agriculture will be able to provide the appropriate paperwork should the local veterinarian not have the correct certifications on hand.
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Step 4
Pet birds don't require any vaccination for entry into Mexico, but it is very difficult to bring them back into the U.S. For this reason, the U.S. Department of State advises against taking your pet birds with you to Mexico.
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Step 5
Taking horses across the border requires research and paperwork from the USDA. Horses are required to be vaccinated and have a negative Coggins test (a blood test used to detect certain diseases). Once all vaccinations and paperwork are up to date, the agency helps you complete a special form. This form will serve as your horse's ticket across the border.
Comments
shortyheldberg said
on 7/2/2008 I have a cat that we just adopted in chula vista ca. I would like to take it to mexico with us. The cat is too young for shots. will I have trouble bringing him back If I have the adoption papers.. Thanks