CDC Proposes Updates For Rules On Importing Dogs Into The U.S.

This is the first time since 1956 that updates for the issue have been revisited.

The CDC is proposing a change in how canines are brought into the country.

The proposed updates introduce a new set of requirements for people looking to bring pets from countries with a high risk for rabies.

Dog rabies was eliminated in the U.S. in 2007, but the virus is still an issue in over 100 countries. The updates aim to protect the public’s health by preventing dog rabies from entering the U.S. again.

The proposed regulations would establish an importation system designed to reduce fraud and improve the U.S. government’s ability to verify that imported dogs have met U.S. entry requirements.

This is the first time since 1956 that updates for the issue have been revisited.