Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Dominica

Pet Import Requirements in Dominica

The issuance of an import permit is dependant on the following:

• The animal must be examined by an accredited Veterinarian or Government Veterinarian and by a Licensed Veterinarian in the country, and accompanied by a certificate indicating the Animal's Health Status.

• The animal must be free from internal and external parasites

• The animal must be tested , and treated for Heartworms and any other parasite of animal health importance

• Provision of health records indicating the Immunization Status of the animal with a current (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Para Influenza, Corona Virus) (DHLPP+ C) Immunization Record or any other endemic diseases of importance.

• Pets coming from Rabies endemic Countries must be immunized with an approved Rabies Vaccine by an official veterinarian stating type, serial number, date of expiration and date of administration, at least 30 days and not more than one(1) year prior to exportation of animal.

• A blood sample must be taken from the dog and sent to a reputable Rabies Reference Laboratory, and the result must be sent directly to the Veterinary Services at the above address prior to issuing an import permit.