GuideExample answer
Taking a cat from the US to Canada
US → Canada: Cat under 3 months: no restrictions. 3 months or older: a veterinary certificate showing a current rabies vaccination (the US is not treated as rabies-free). No import permit, health certificate, or quarantine. (checked 2026-07-18 — confirm with CFIA before you travel.)Fact
Routine decision. You can act on this at your own pace.
How this was decided
- US→CA import requirements (EV-042, CFIA 2025-10-08)
Sources
- T1 (CFIA / CDC / EU Commission — all government) · Tier 1 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
Real questions cat owners ask
- Pet Travel From the United States to Canada [what do I need to bring my cat across the border?]
- Bringing an Animal into the U.S. [returning to the US with my cat from Canada — what does CDC require?]
- Bringing animals to Canada: Importing and travelling with pets [CFIA rules for my cat]
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