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In Mexico, only cats and dogs are considered pets! If your pet is older than three months of age, a health certificate is required. If your pet is older than three months of age, it will need a Health Certificate and anti-rabies vaccination record dated within the previous year. It is very important to take the necessary precautions to have all the documentation needed, and that the information it contains fits the pet’s characteristics i.e. age, breed, color, sex, etc. If inconsistencies are detected you might face drawbacks or even the rejection of your application.
According to the U.S. Department of State’s website, “There are no quarantine requirements for pets, but they require specific documents issued by an officially recognized veterinarian and an authenticated ‘visado’ by the Mexican consul with jurisdiction over the place of issue.” Your pets must be examined and a certificate must be issued to show that they are free infectious or parasitic disease. Dogs must be vaccinated against diseases such as rabies, viral hepatitis, leptospirosis and distemper. Cats must be vaccinated against rabies and feline panleucopenia, not less than 15 days before your arrival and no more than one year before your arrival. Obtaining the proper permits and certifications for importing your pets can be very difficult. MexRetire.com is happy to help smooth this most important part of your move.
Please contact our Concierge for assistance in obtaining the right vaccinations and documentation for shipping your pets.