Bringing a cat or dog to Canada
Covers personal pet cats and dogs. Commercial imports (resale, adoption, breeding) have different rules and are not covered here.
Last reviewed 2026-10-13 against official sources.
- Kittens under 3 months Cats
Cats younger than 3 months can be imported without restrictions. [CFIA: Import Reference Document (Health of Animals Regulations)] - Cats 3 months and older Cats
Bring a veterinarian's certificate in English or French that identifies the cat and shows either a current rabies vaccination, six months' residence in a rabies-free country designated by Canada, or a rabies antibody result of at least 0.5 IU/ml taken at least 30 days after vaccination. [CFIA: Import Reference Document (Health of Animals Regulations)] - Puppies under 3 months Dogs
A dog younger than 3 months does not need a rabies vaccination or rabies-free certification. [CFIA: Import Reference Document (Health of Animals Regulations)] - Dogs 8 months and older Dogs
A valid rabies vaccination certificate in English or French from a licensed vet in the country of origin, identifying the dog and showing current vaccination, is accepted from any country. [CFIA: Import Reference Document (Health of Animals Regulations)]
Quarantine: Pet dogs are not placed in post-import quarantine in Canada. [source]
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