Traveling to Mexico with Your Dog: New USDA Regulations and Health Concerns
The USDA has updated its regulations to permit dog owners to bring their pets to Mexico, provided they meet specific health criteria. Due to the ongoing New World Screwworm outbreaks, experts caution against taking dogs to Mexico. Dogs were briefly prohibited from crossing the border last week but are now allowed if they have been vetted and certified as healthy. Animal shelter workers often bring dogs to Mexico for more affordable veterinary care. Veterinarians recommend checking pets for wounds and promptly treating them.